Synonyms for barred


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bahrd
Phonetic Transcription : bɑrd

Top 10 synonyms for barred Other synonyms for the word barred

Définition of barred

Origin :
  • unit of pressure, coined 1903 from Greek baros "weight," from barys "heavy" (see grave (adj.)).
  • verb secure, usually with a length of material
  • verb prohibit
Example sentences :
  • But, with a movement of great swiftness, Garson got in front of her, and barred her going.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It was like the other cages, with barred walls and sheet-iron floors.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • And stretching forth his arm, he barred the path with his mighty spear.
  • Extract from : « Opera Stories from Wagner » by Florence Akin
  • See that all doors are barred so that we may sleep without fear of Spanish thieves.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • It was closed, barred, and curtained, just as it had been overnight.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • Phoebe came out from the sitting-room, ran down the steps, and barred his way.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • But Sir Joseph was ubiquitous; and the whole of that place was barred against him.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • Every window on the ground floor was tightly closed and barred.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • The bed had not been disturbed; the window-shutter was barred.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • He threw down the poles that barred it, and made his way to the side of the wagon.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Antonyms for barred

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