proscribe

/ˈprɒskraɪb, -sraɪb/

Definitions

1. verb

to officially forbid or prohibit something

“The government has proscribed the sale of certain chemicals due to their hazardous properties.”

2. verb

to condemn or criticize strongly

“The community proscribed the artist’s work due to its explicit content.”

3. noun

something officially forbidden or prohibited

“The proscription of the chemical was widely criticized by environmental groups.”

Synonyms

  • censure
  • condemn
  • forbid
  • prohibit

Antonyms

  • authorize
  • permit
  • sanction