Proscribe

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Synonyms of proscribe

Antonyms of proscribe

Collocations of proscribe

proscribe behavior
Frequency: 70 %

The school's code of conduct proscribes behavior that is disruptive to the learning environment.

proscribe drugs
Frequency: 60 %

The doctor proscribed antibiotics to treat the infection.

proscribe speech
Frequency: 50 %

The government attempted to proscribe hate speech in public forums.

proscribe activities
Frequency: 45 %

The religious group proscribed certain activities on their holy day.

proscribe substances
Frequency: 35 %

The organization proscribed the use of illegal substances at their events.

Idiomatic Expressions for proscribe

  • Phrase: proscribe against
    Meaning: to denounce or condemn something as unacceptable or forbidden
    Usage: The religious group proscribed against the use of technology during their ceremonies.