DISBARRED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disbarred

verb

past tense of disbar

as in excluded

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The 33-year-old right-hander was excluded from the team’s postseason rosters.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
In the earlier trials, three convictions were tossed out, including one when the prosecutor improperly excluded African Americans from the jury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of excluded

Verb

Soenen also wondered whether saying no differently or more forcefully could have prevented the assault.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Rees-Mogg defended Britain’s decision to enter the war, arguing that the country’s victory over Nazi Germany preserved its sovereignty and prevented Hitler from continuing to expand across Europe.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevented

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Hamas has denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Clancy’s defense files an emergency appeal to further question the holdout juror, but the appeal is denied.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of denied

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The goal should have been disallowed and yet, after a VAR check lasting two and a half minutes, it was allowed to stand.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Trump has sought to have the center feature his own name on its facade, even after a federal judge disallowed him from using his authority to ensure that this would happen.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of disallowed

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The expert panel also found insufficient data to set strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from offering therapeutic advice based on results.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
The panel also said there isn’t enough information to establish strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from providing therapeutic advice based on results.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of discouraged

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Wright admitted his confidence was shaken last season when a knee injury hindered his development, and limited his opportunities early.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Last season as a rookie, Ferguson was hindered early in the schedule because of a hamstring injury suffered during training camp.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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