Synonyms of proscribe

proscribe

verb

prō-ˈskrīb 

as in to prohibit

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 & Similar Words

• prohibit
• forbid
• ban
• outlaw
• discourage
• prevent
• enjoin
• stop
• exclude
• halt
• preclude
• bar
• interdict
• restrain
• deter
• dissuade
• quash
• suppress
• repress
• curb
• reject
• deprive
• disallow
• subdue
• impede
• inhibit
• quell
• hinder
• shut out
• rule out
• veto
• silence
• embargo
• repudiate
• obstruct
• block
• debar
• squelch
• crack down (on)
• check
• clamp down (on)
• put down
• crush
• squash
• snuff (out)
• rein (in)
• bridle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permit
• allow
• let
• approve
• suffer
• endorse
• authorize
• promote
• encourage
• sanction
• support
• warrant
• forward
• license
• advance
• cultivate
• order
• further
• tolerate
• bid
• command
• abide
• endure
• nurture
• abet
• bear
• nourish
• countenance
• brook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proscribe

In the black-and-white drama from director Markus Schleinzer, Hüller plays Rose, a woman in rural Germany in the 17th Century who passer herself off as a male farmer to have a life otherwise proscribed for a women at the time. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Citing the Supreme Court case, Kobach also argued the city laws effectively proscribe what views a therapist may or may not express, restricting speech. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

London’s High Court ruled that the decision to proscribe the group was unlawful, but has kept the ban in place pending an appeals court ruling due Monday. — ABC News, 12 June 2026

Free speech was tremendously proscribed. — Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026

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