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proscribed

UK
/prəʊsˈkraɪbd/
US
/proʊsˈkraɪbd/

Translations

proscribedadjective
more proscribed
Comp.
most proscribed
Super.
UK
/prəʊsˈkraɪbd/
US
/prɑːsˈkraɪbd/
The proscribed books were removed from the library shelves.
Les livres interdits ont été retirés des étagères de la bibliothèque.
Additional translations
proscritEmploi soutenu ou juridique.
Synonyms
forbidden
banned
prohibited
outlawed
taboo
excluded
proscribedpast participle
UK
/prəˈskraɪbd/
US
/proʊˈskraɪbd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “proscribe”.
proscritEmploi juridique ou politique, au sens de « interdit par l'autorité ».
Membership in the proscribed organization could lead to imprisonment.
L'adhésion à l'organisation proscrite pouvait entraîner une peine de prison.
Additional translations
banniSens plus large, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
prohibited
forbidden
banned
outlawed
barred
disallowed
blacklisted
taboo
debarred
ostracized
excluded
censured
proscribeverb

proscribed

Past Simple

proscribed
Past Simple
proscribed
Past Participle
proscribing
Gerund
UK
/prəʊsˈkraɪb/
US
/proʊsˈkraɪb/
The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals in food production.
Le gouvernement a décidé de proscrire l'utilisation de certains produits chimiques dans la production alimentaire.
proscrireSoutenu ; au sens de condamner comme dangereux ou nuisible.
The organization proscribed the practice as unethical and harmful to the community.
L'organisation a proscrit cette pratique, la jugeant contraire à l'éthique et nuisible à la communauté.
Additional translations
bannirSens historique : exclure, mettre au ban.
Synonyms
forbid
prohibit
ban
outlaw
interdict
restrict
bar
Antonyms
permit
allow
approve

Definitions

proscribedadjective
Forbidden or prohibited by law or authority.
The proscribed books were removed from the library shelves.
proscribedpast participle
Having been forbidden or condemned by law or authority; outlawed.
Membership in the proscribed organization could lead to imprisonment.
proscribeverb
To forbid or prohibit, especially by law or official decree.
The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals in food production.
To denounce or condemn as dangerous or harmful.
The organization proscribed the practice as unethical and harmful to the community.
Historically, to outlaw or banish; to publish the name of (a person) as one condemned to death or exile.
During the dictator's reign, many dissidents were proscribed and forced to flee the country.
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