disbar

verb

Definition of disbarnext
as in to prevent

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Recent Examples of disbar Many of your lawyers have been sanctioned, disciplined or disbarred, the courts ruled against you, and dozens of your own White House, administration, and campaign aides testified against you. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Joseph Cassilly’s reputation was tarnished, however, two years after his retirement when he was disbarred by Maryland’s highest court for withholding evidence and lying about it over the years in a case known as the Memorial Day Murders, a 1981 double killing in Abingdon. — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025 Giuliani has been disbarred in New York and in Washington after his law license was stripped over his efforts aiding former President Donald Trump's bid to overturn the 2020 election. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025 The state Supreme Court disbarred a Miami lawyer after a scathing 123-page referee’s report that accused the attorney of misappropriating client funds and, possibly, money laundering to cover theft. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 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
  • This natural compound may help improve back acne and prevent or fade dark spots that develop after a breakout.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of prevent
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  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison is among roughly 50 universities being investigated by the Department of Education over accusations of racial discrimination by allegedly excluding certain races from specific programs.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Commonwealth excludes municipalities in its parental leave legislation.
    — Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • All of our drug policies must remain oriented toward discouraging drug use.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Stomach cramps: Not eating enough food can cause stomach pain or cramps, which may also discourage eating.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of discourage
Verb
  • Whereas, for example, if AI is part of a feature set, one component faulting does not necessarily cause the user to feel their tasks have been impeded.
    — Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Britain’s youth are grappling with worse mental health now than 10 years ago, pushing more of them out of employment than their middle-aged peers and impeding their career growth.
    — BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of impede
Verb
  • However, some connections hinder, rather than help, professional progress.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • His zone swing percentage is higher than average but is going to have to be at Freddie Freeman levels to hinder teams in effectively pitching around him.
    — Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of hinder
Verb
  • Officials, however, disallowed the goal after deeming that Jenner used a distinct kicking motion to boot the puck into the net.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In addition, the TCJA disallowed miscellaneous itemized deductions, which arguably may include some types of theft losses.
    — Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of disallow
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.
    — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of obstruct
Verb
  • In most fields workers are prone to deny a problem and even pretend to enjoy the abuse.
    — James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Tehran has sought help from Pakistan in countering the threat from it, and Pakistan also wants Tehran to deny sanctuaries to BLA fighters.
    — Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of deny

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