Proscribes

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo forbid or prohibit.

"The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."

2.verbTo denounce.

"The word ‘ain’t’ is proscribed by many authorities."

3.verbTo banish or exclude.

"Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions."

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