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barred Synonyms

Another word for barred

Choosing another word for barred depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Officially forbidden, excluded, or prevented from entering a place, practicing a profession, or participating in an activity.

Usage Example

"The disgraced executive remained banned from serving on the board of any public company."

Strongest
banned
prohibited
excluded
debarred
Strong
forbid
blacklisted

• adjective (Context 2)

Provided, fitted, or secured with one or more rigid bars, such as across a window, door, or gate.

Usage Example

"Sunlight filtered dimly through the narrow, grated windows of the old stone fortress."

Strong
grated
grilled
bolted
latched

• adjective (Context 3)

Marked with stripes, bands, or streaks of alternating color (especially of animal plumage, fur, or scales).

Usage Example

"The striped owl is easily identified by the dark horizontal and vertical bands across its chest."

Strongest
striped
banded
Strong
streaked
striated
brindled

Opposites of barred

The opposite of barred shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unbarred
permitted
allowed
admitted
solid
plain
authorized
unmarked
See all opposites of barred

• Nearby Words

barracuda
barrage
barramundi
barred
barrel
barrel cactus
barreleye

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barred. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barred
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