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barring
preposition

Divide barring into syllables:

bar · ring

How to pronounce barring:

Definition of barring:

barring (preposition):
unless something occurs
excluding by exception excepting

Synonyms for barring:

banning
blackball
ejection
enjoining
expulsion
forbidding
interdiction
outlawing
prohibiting
prohibition
proscribing
proscription
riddance
suppression

Antonyms for barring:

acceptance
addition
admission
admittal
admittance
aid
allowance
allowing
approval
assistance
compromise
freedom
help
inclusion
incorporation
normality
ok
permission
prescription
ratification
reception
regularity
release
sanction
usualness
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