debark v. + Add to list de·bark SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms disembark Antonyms embarkEtymology 1 From French débarquer, from de- (Old French des-) + barque (“bark, small ship”).Etymology 2 From de- + bark (“covering of tree”).Etymology 3 From de- + bark (“(of a dog) make the noise”).