barred

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɑːrd/

Definition

Blocked or prevented from entering or performing an action.

Examples

• The athlete was barred from competing in the games due to a technical violation.

• Security guards barred the protesters from entering the private courtyard.

• His criminal record barred him from obtaining a license to practice law.

How to Use barred

barred from (prepositional phrase)

prevented from doing or entering something. — "He was barred from the club for his bad behavior."

Synonyms of barred

Words with a similar meaning to barred:

• blocked
• banned
• excluded
• precluded

Antonyms of barred

Words with the opposite meaning to barred:

• allowed
• admitted

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