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- [dih-bahr]
- /dɪˈbɑr/
- /də.ˈbɑː.mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-bahr]
- /dɪˈbɑr/
Definitions of debarment word
- verb with object debarment to shut out or exclude from a place or condition: to debar all those who are not members. 1
- verb with object debarment to hinder or prevent; prohibit: to debar an action. 1
- noun debarment The act, an instance of debarring. 1
- noun debarment (US, law) In the United States Food and Drugs Act, a penalty imposed on persons or companies that commit crimes in connection with applications for approval of drugs, in which such persons are barred from submitting or assisting in the submission of such an application. 0
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Origin of debarment
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French desbarrer to lock out, bar. See de-, bar1
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Parts of speech for Debarment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debarment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
debarment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debarment
noun debarment
- awkwardness — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
Antonyms for debarment
noun debarment
- capability — If you have the capability or the capabilities to do something, you have the ability or the qualities that are necessary to do it.
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- aptitude — Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.
- ratification — the act of ratifying; confirmation; sanction.
- admittance — Admittance is the act of entering a place or institution or the right to enter it.
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