As a verb proscribed
is past tense of proscribe.
As an adjective proscribable is
capable of being proscribed.
proscribed
English
Verb
(head)
(proscribe)
proscribe
English
Usage notes
* The latter pronunciation is used when added distinction from (prescribe) is desired.
Verb
(
proscrib)
To forbid or prohibit.
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To denounce.
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To banish or exclude.
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Usage notes
* Avoid the erroneous construction “proscribe against”; substitute “proscribe” alone or the phrase “pre scribe against”.
Antonyms
* prescribe
Related terms
* proscription
* proscriptive
