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Proscribe vs Prohobit - What's the difference?

proscribe | prohobit |

Prohobit is likely misspelled.


Prohobit has no English definition.

As a verb proscribe

is to forbid or prohibit.

proscribe

English

Usage notes

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

Verb

(proscrib)
  • To forbid or prohibit.
  • To denounce.
  • To banish or exclude.
  • Usage notes

    * Avoid the erroneous construction “proscribe against”; substitute “proscribe” alone or the phrase “pre scribe against”.

    Antonyms

    * prescribe