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proscribes

The correct spelling is proscribes.

How to pronounce proscribes

verb

Say it like: Pro-scr-ibe-s

The correct spelling is proscribes. To forbid or prohibit. For example: "The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."

Usage Examples

The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated.

The word ‘ain’t’ is proscribed by many authorities.

Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To forbid or prohibit.
  2. 2.To denounce.
  3. 3.To banish or exclude.

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