proscribing 1 of 2

noun

as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used the proscribing of the use of alcohol was to be expected

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proscribing

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verb

present participle of proscribe
as in forbidding
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proscribing
  1. prohibition
  2. prohibiting
  3. banning
  4. forbidding
  5. outlawing
Noun
  • There has been a tradition of state executions allowing a handful of journalists to witness executions, including in Texas, but with a prohibition on photos and video.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The restriction adds an unusual dimension to AI safety rules, placing mistreatment of chatbots alongside prohibitions on harassment and other harmful conduct.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Verb
  • Others have more broad statutes prohibiting any kind of intimidating behavior.
    — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Newsom last week signed Assembly Bill 2595, which allows San Mateo County to adopt a temporary ordinance prohibiting children younger than 12 from riding Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibiting
Noun
  • The 20th century text is updated with notes on cyberbullying, viral videos , school shootings, conspiracy thinking, conservative populism, book banning and even beer pong.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s strong reactions may relate to his recent banning of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — a rash action that was stopped by a federal judge last week.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of banning
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  • This year, the Academy rescinded its rule forbidding actors from being nominated twice in the same category.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans were able to win a court case forbidding the votes of overseas citizens who have never lived in North Carolina from being counted there, but have not yet succeeded in lawsuits in other states, including swing state Michigan.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of forbidding
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  • After the Supreme Court ruling outlawing affirmative action, civil rights groups filed a federal complaint challenging Harvard’s legacy and donor preferences.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • It was modeled on a law that the Nevada state legislature passed in 2021, outlawing the use of Colorado River water on ornamental grass and commercial, government and homeowners association properties in places like Las Vegas.
    — Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of outlawing
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“Proscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscribing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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