Accept and Debar

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Accept verb - To agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly.

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Debar is an antonym for accept.

Debar verb - To prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of.

Usage example: the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

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Accept is an antonym for debar in prohibit topic.

Nearby Words: debarred, debarring

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