Synonyms & related words for debar

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of debar — including obviate, avert, exclude, preclude, prevent, deflect. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to debar

Explore words related to debar — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include forfend, avoid, dissuade, preclusion, prohibitor, forestallment, debarment, dissuader. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for debar

Common synonyms for debar include obviate, avert, exclude, preclude, prevent, deflect, deter, suspend — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does debar come from?

The word debar breaks down into 2 roots of French origin: de-, from French de- (“away, off”); and bar, from French barre (“bar, barrier”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.