proscribe

Day 16Level 3

proh-SKRYB

forbid

to outlaw or prohibit; denounce as harmful

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

condemn, forbid, banish

Antonyms:

include, admit

Example Sentence:

The Legislature proscribes sentences for the various crimes.

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