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proscribe in French

proscribe in French is interdire, prohiber, proscrire — proscribe means to ban something officially.

proscribe in French

interdire
verb
(transitive) To forbid or prohibit.
prohiber
verb
(transitive) To forbid or prohibit.
proscrire
verb
(transitive) To forbid or prohibit.
déconseiller
verb
(transitive) To denounce.
dénoncer
verb
(transitive) To denounce.
bannir
verb
(transitive) To banish or exclude.
exclure
verb
(transitive) To banish or exclude.

What does "proscribe" mean?

  1. verb To ban something officially.
    "The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."
  2. verb To criticize something strongly and openly.
    "The word ‘ain't’ is proscribed by many authorities."
  3. verb To send someone away or shut them out.
    "Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions."
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proscribe in a sentence

  • The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated.
  • The word ‘ain't’ is proscribed by many authorities.
  • Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions.

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What is "proscribe" in French?
"proscribe" in French is interdire, prohiber, proscrire. proscribe means: To ban something officially.
Are there other ways to say "proscribe" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "proscribe": interdire, prohiber, proscrire, déconseiller, dénoncer, bannir.
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