disbar

verb

Definition of disbar
as in to prevent

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Recent Examples of disbar Apart from politics, as a lawyer, Schaefer has been disbarred in two states, California and Nevada. — Rafael Perez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026 The State Bar Court will rule on whether Romeyn and Khalifeh committed professional misconduct and could recommend that their licenses to practice law be suspended or that the attorneys be disbarred. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 The Kansas Supreme Court disbarred him last year in response to his guilty plea in federal court to one count of racketeering conspiracy. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2026 The bill introduced by Zbur would disbar any attorney who is convicted of illegally soliciting clients. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disbar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbar
  1. prevent
  2. exclude
  3. discourage
  4. impede
  5. hinder
  6. disallow
  7. obstruct
  8. deny
Verb
  • The problem is, Isolde is very busy with work, so Ry is often left to herself with four alarms a day to take medication to prevent seizures.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Shingles, which can cause painful rashes, fever, chills, headaches and fatigue, can be prevented by getting the two-dose vaccine, which is about 90% effective in the elderly.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevent
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  • The campaign said state officials intend to recount only the votes cast for Lindell and Demuth and not all the votes cast in the Republican gubernatorial primary, while excluding votes for other candidates in the race.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rutherford argues that taxpayers should not finance elections that exclude eligible voters, particularly in districts where the primary effectively determines the winner.
    — Kevin Richardson, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • But Airbnb has acknowledged guest frustration over cleaning fees and advises hosts that setting them too high can discourage bookings.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The release of the lists comes as Sheinbaum’s administration prepares new ‘audience rights’ rules that would discourage television and radio outlets from broadcasting what the government calls ‘false’ information.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourage
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  • Kupor, head of the government’s chief human resources agency since July 2025, has publicly argued even jobs conducive to remote work can be impeded by working from home.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Carly Simon, whose recent Parkinson’s diagnosis didn’t impede her from releasing her first album in 18 years, Comes in Waves, has seemingly dedicated a song to her ex-husband, James Taylor.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of impede
Verb
  • Moser's mother, Rachel Moser, was charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, and related charges.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The administration’s postponement of a Food and Drug Administration rule hampered the food safety system, which hindered a response to the outbreak.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hinder
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  • Aïssata Traoré's goal for Boston in the 92nd minute was initially disallowed, however, after a lengthy video review, it was allowed to stand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Norway saw a goal disallowed for a push on the England international in the quarter-finals.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of disallow
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  • But Seminole’s Special Magistrate Sherry Sutphen chastised Moncrief, a resident of The Springs neighborhood, for likely damaging the river’s ecology behind his home and obstructing its natural flow.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, the Ojai faces criticism for its merely adequate sound system, a rougher-than-expected ride, and headrests that obstruct views.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstruct
Verb
  • During a month in detention, Khan was denied access to medications for hypothyroidism, high blood pressure and glaucoma, according to testimony by her daughter, Riya Khan.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • He was then kept at Palace the following season playing just eight times, being denied the opportunity for a temporary move away, before playing 36 times for Sheffield United in the Championship in 2024-25, scoring seven times.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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