disbar

verb

Definition of disbarnext
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
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  • Kenyan President William Ruto said in 2023 that government agencies should have been able to prevent the deaths.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The titanium frame will naturally handle all kinds of impact, and the flashlight's battery chamber is sealed to prevent water damage.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevent
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  • According to bond counsel, the amendment excludes the city's older 2018 and 2021 bonds from certain utility rate covenant and parity debt calculations.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Its newest Ray-Ban glasses don’t have a camera, excluding a controversial feature that raised widespread privacy concerns.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • In its lawsuit, Arizona said ChatGPT encourages teens to share personal information with it and, at times, discourages them from sharing that information with parents, authorities or friends.
    — Marc Levy, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of discourage
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  • Past popes have written letters of resignation in case of a severe illness or medical emergency that impedes them from carrying out their duties.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Attorney General Blanche has instructed the Civil Division to identify state and local laws, policies and practices that facilitate violations of federal law or impede lawful federal operations, the department said.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of impede
Verb
  • And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Royce Moser, 18, is facing charges including murder, while his mother, 56-year-old Rachel Moser, is facing charges including hindering apprehension of a fugitive, according to court records.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hinder
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  • According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions.
    — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Dallas Stars beat Colorado 3-2 on Wednesday night in a game where the Avalanche had two early goals disallowed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of disallow
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  • Abiy's office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said that the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Abiy’s office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstruct
Verb
  • The former president denied the accusations and called the proceedings politically motivated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trump on Monday alluded to his own frustrations over the reports, which include allegations that Guilfoyle tried to solicit money from a donor to pay off her credit card ahead of her confirmation process (Guilfoyle has denied the story).
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Disbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbar. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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