Proscribe
hardproh-SKRYB
verb
Definition
To forbid or prohibit; to condemn or denounce
Examples
“The law proscribes discrimination in the workplace.”
“Certain behaviors were proscribed by social convention.”
Synonyms
forbidprohibitbaninterdict
Antonyms
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GRE Tip
Proscribe is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "forbid" or "prohibit" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "permit".
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