What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
debar
Example
The school debarred the student from attending classes due to repeated absences. [debar: verb]
Example
The company debarred the contractor from bidding on future projects due to poor performance. [debarred: past tense]
exclude
Example
The club excluded members who did not pay their dues. [exclude: verb]
Example
The teacher excluded the student from the field trip due to misbehavior. [excluded: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exclude is more commonly used than debar in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between debar and exclude?
Debar is more formal than exclude and is often used in official or legal documents.
