CEFR B2

proscribe

verb

Meaning

proscribe means to forbid or prohibit. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated.
The word ‘ain’t’ is proscribed by many authorities.

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proscribe (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/

Definition

proscribe means to forbid or prohibit. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated.
The word ‘ain’t’ is proscribed by many authorities.
Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions.

How to Use proscribe

to proscribe (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to proscribe."
proscribe in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how proscribe works in context."

Antonyms of proscribe

Words with the opposite meaning to proscribe:

prescribe

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