proscribe | Definition of proscribe

Synonyms and Antonyms of proscribe

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing

Synonyms of proscribe

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit

Words Related to proscribe

deter, discourage, dissuade

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress

halt, preclude, prevent, stop

embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out

debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto

bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms of proscribe

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

authorize, license (also licence), warrant

abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support

bid, command, order

abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Antonyms of proscribe

allow, let, permit, suffer