Synonyms of barred

barred 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbärd 

1

as in striped

having stripes

a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• striped
• streaked
• banded
• corded
• tabby

2

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

smoking is barred inside the restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• banned
• outlawed
• taboo
• illegal
• inappropriate
• proscribed
• unacceptable
• impermissible
• unauthorized
• improper
• unlawful
• interdicted
• verboten
• prevented
• illicit
• refused
• excluded
• rejected
• stopped
• precluded
• revoked
• disallowed
• blocked
• unbearable
• unlicensed
• unsuitable
• objectionable
• unendurable
• vetoed
• illegitimate
• unseemly
• suppressed
• hindered
• discouraged
• ineffable
• intolerable
• unsanctioned
• repressed
• unmentionable
• shut out
• disapproved
• obstructed
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• permissive
• legal
• appropriate
• endorsed
• authorized
• legitimate
• lawful
• accepted
• certified
• approved
• licensed
• allowed
• accredited
• tolerable
• sanctioned
• granted
• bearable
• warranted
• OK
• endurable
• supported
• mandatory
• sufferable
• promoted
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• encouraged
• ordered
• accorded
• proper
• vouchsafed
• condoned
• countenanced
• tolerated
• brooked
• unobjectionable
• seemly

barred

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bar

1

as in streaked

to make stripes on

barred the fence with white strips

Synonyms & Similar Words

• striped
• streaked
• banded
• blazed

2

as in forbade

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbade
• banned
• outlawed
• prevented
• discouraged
• proscribed
• stopped
• halted
• enjoined
• excluded
• precluded
• interdicted
• deterred
• dissuaded
• restrained
• blocked
• debarred
• quashed
• silenced
• curbed
• disallowed
• rejected
• deprived
• suppressed
• repressed
• ruled out
• shut out
• vetoed
• impeded
• hindered
• subdued
• inhibited
• obstructed
• squashed
• squelched
• repudiated
• checked
• crushed
• quelled
• embargoed
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• authorized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• licensed
• supported
• encouraged
• warranted
• ordered
• forwarded
• promoted
• advanced
• cultivated
• nurtured
• bore
• commanded
• bade
• tolerated
• furthered
• endured
• abetted
• nourished
• abided
• countenanced
• brooked

3

as in excluded

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excluded
• banned
• eliminated
• prohibited
• prevented
• debarred
• suspended
• banished
• excepted
• expelled
• counted (out)
• shut out
• ruled out
• precluded
• blocked
• exiled
• froze out
• closed out
• closed one's doors to
• deterred
• deported
• blacklisted
• excommunicated
• ostracized
• hindered
• impeded
• blackballed
• obstructed
• obviated
• ceased
• halted
• ousted
• checked off
• warded (off)
• discontinued
• disregarded
• combed (out)
• weeded (out)
• threw out
• staved off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• included
• admitted
• received
• accepted
• welcomed
• embraced
• entertained
• took in
• unbanned

4

as in guarded

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point

the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guarded
• blockaded
• barricaded
• closed (off)
• blocked (off)
• walled (off)
• locked
• screened (off)
• fenced
• gated
• obstructed
• hedged
• curtained (off)
• bolted
• diked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• unbarred
• reopened
• unbolted
• unblocked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barred

Adjective

In the constellation Cepheus lies the barred spiral galaxy NGC 6951. — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025

Teens as young as 13 will be able to use a limited ChatGPT, while under-13 users remain barred. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025

Verb

When the woman made her report in 2024, the school immediately suspended Chi Phi, which remains barred from campus, suspended some of the students alleged to be involved and conducted its own investigation. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Last month Kraft barred Macklemore there over his ‘free Palestine’ remarks, citing antisemitic rhetoric. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026