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proscribe

verb

/proʊˈskraɪb/

Meaning

to forbid something by law or authority

The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.

forbid, prohibit, ban, outlaw, restrict

allow, permit, authorize

proscribe activity, proscribe practice, law proscribes, proscribe behavior

To make changes to improve something, usually a system, law, or practice.

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

to make something magnetic or to strongly attract

to move air; to explode; to waste an opportunity

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve