proscribe — to forbid, especially by law; to condemn or denounce
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to forbid, especially by law; to condemn or denounce
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈskraɪb/
Korean meaning: 금지하다, 특히 법적으로 금하다; 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: 프로**스크라**이브
Example Sentences
- The school proscribed the use of smartphones during exam week, turning students into temporary digital zombies.
- Many countries proscribe hate speech to protect citizens from discrimination.
- The diet guru proscribed all forms of sugar, making birthday parties awkward social minefields.
proscribe
VERB//proʊˈskraɪb//
to forbid, especially by law; to condemn or denounce
a uniformed park official holds up a large banned item while pointing to a prohibition notice. The official's stern expression shows the seriousness of enforcing the rules. Behind the official, a pile of confiscated forbidden materials grows larger. Other park visitors watch nervously as they see their prohibited items being taken away. Security personnel assist by collecting more banned objects from concerned citizens. authorities forbidding and condemning certain items by law
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Origin
From Latin proscribere, literally meaning 'to write publicly.' In ancient Rome, authorities would post the names of political enemies on public boards to declare them outlaws subject to banishment or execution.
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📝Examples
“The school proscribed the use of smartphones during exam week, turning students into temporary digital zombies.”
“Many countries proscribe hate speech to protect citizens from discrimination.”
“The diet guru proscribed all forms of sugar, making birthday parties awkward social minefields.”
“The new regulation proscribes the dumping of industrial waste in rivers.”
“My doctor proscribed late-night snacking, effectively ending my romantic relationship with the refrigerator.”
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