• Proscribe

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/, /ËŒpɹəʊˈskɹaɪb/
    • Rhymes: -aɪb

    Usage notes

    The latter pronunciation is used when added distinction from prescribe is desired.

    Full definition of proscribe

    Verb

    1. (transitive) To forbid or prohibit.I'm going to ignore the law because they proscribed it against the majority's wishes and against the advice of the experts.
    2. (transitive) To denounce.
    3. (transitive) To banish or exclude.

    Usage notes

    Avoid the erroneous construction “proscribe against”; substitute “proscribe” alone or the phrase “prescribe against”.

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