proscribe

verb

prō-ˈskrīb How to pronounce proscribe (audio)
Definition of proscribenext
as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing

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Recent Examples of proscribe In the black-and-white drama from director Markus Schleinzer, Hüller plays Rose, a woman in rural Germany in the 17th Century who passer herself off as a male farmer to have a life otherwise proscribed for a women at the time. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Citing the Supreme Court case, Kobach also argued the city laws effectively proscribe what views a therapist may or may not express, restricting speech. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 London’s High Court ruled that the decision to proscribe the group was unlawful, but has kept the ban in place pending an appeals court ruling due Monday. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 Free speech was tremendously proscribed. — Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proscribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proscribe
  1. prohibit
  2. forbid
  3. ban
  4. outlaw
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  • The curfew prohibits anyone from entering or remaining on the Place de la République, where rioting took place Saturday, and the shopping neighborhood of Les Halles, which has been subject to looting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • If admiration and support for female athletes drive support for prohibiting transgender women from participating in women’s sports, then those who favor Title IX should also favor bans.
    — Jesse Rhodes, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibit
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  • Ambassadors are ostensibly bound by Article 41 of the 1961 Vienna Convention, which forbids them to interfere in their host country’s internal affairs.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The organization forbids chapters from hosting parties open to people not specifically invited when alcohol is present, and requires chapter leaders to prepare guest lists in advance of such events.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of forbid
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  • Now all ordinary cars, buses, taxis, private vehicles, (e-)bikes, scooters and pedicabs will be banned between Selfridges and Ikea by Great Portland Street.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Items listed from employee or family and friends sales are sometimes removed, but those sellers will not be banned from the platform.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ban
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  • But Fidian’s job — and that of hundreds of other drivers, medallion owners and stable hands — is expected to be wiped out Thursday as the City Council is expected to outlaw the industry amid growing concerns over safety.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For example, the City Council passed a bill in 2019 to outlaw the sale of foie gras within city limits.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlaw

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“Proscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscribe. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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