definition of
debar

[1] #1 debar v. [suspend] bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.. wn

[2] #2 debar v. [forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike". wn

[3] #3 debar v. [bar, exclude] prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club". wn