Synonyms for

Proscribed

Verb / prəʊˈskraɪbd / Another word for proscribed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Proscribed means to forbid, prohibit, or ban something officially.

Synonyms & similar words

veto disallow allow prohibited proscribe prohibit forbid out nix permit taboo tabu interdict forbidden verboten forbid ban prohibit outlaw disallow restrict banish exclude enjoin censor suppress outlaw forbid veto interdict disapprove embargo taboo restrain blacklist

Example sentences

  1. The teacher proscribed talking during the test.
  2. The sign proscribed swimming in the lake.
  3. The law proscribes driving without a license.
  4. The doctor proscribed medicine for the patient's illness.
  5. The rules proscribed wearing hats inside the building.

Quotes

  • Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.
  • The measure of a man is what he does with power.
  • Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

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