Admit and Debar

Opposite meaning words

Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

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Debar is an antonym for admit in topics: confess, allow entry or use.

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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Admit is an antonym for debar in prohibit topic.

Nearby Words: debarred, debarring

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Debar and Admit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/admit/debar

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