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proscribe
Proscribe (verb) means to ban something officially.
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1
To ban something officially.
"The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."
2
To criticize something strongly and openly.
"The word ‘ain't’ is proscribed by many authorities."
3
To send someone away or shut them out.
"Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions."
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Etymology
It developed from Middle English proscriben, which came from Latin prōscrībō ("to proclaim, forbid, banish").
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What is the meaning of proscribe?
"proscribe" (verb) means to ban something officially.
What is another word for proscribe?
Other words for "proscribe" include disallow, veto, nix, prohibit, forbid, interdict.
What is the opposite of proscribe?
Opposites of "proscribe" include permit, prescribe, sanction, encourage, recommend.
What are the different meanings of proscribe?
"proscribe" has 3 main meanings: 1. To ban something officially; 2. To criticize something strongly and openly; 3. To send someone away or shut them out.
