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proscribe

Proscribe (verb) means to forbid or prohibit.

verb
1
To forbid or prohibit.
2
To denounce.
3
To banish or exclude.
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Etymology

From Middle English proscriben, from Latin prōscrībō (“to proclaim, forbid, banish”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of proscribe?

"proscribe" (verb) means to forbid or prohibit.

What are the different meanings of proscribe?

"proscribe" has 3 main meanings: 1. To forbid or prohibit; 2. To denounce; 3. To banish or exclude.

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