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proscribe

/ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Forbid or prohibit the use, sale, or possession of something.

  • Verb

    Exclude or expel someone from a group or organization.

Antonyms

prescribe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with proscribe
prescribe , transcribe
Variants
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proscribe , proscribed , proscriber , proscribers , proscribes , proscribing
Forms
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proscribed, proscribing, proscribes

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'proscribere', meaning 'to write beforehand for condemnation'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'proscribe' is also used in medicine to refer to a list of substances or treatments that are forbidden for use in certain circumstances.

  2. The practice of proscribing was used extensively during the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, and was a common tactic used by rulers to eliminate political opponents.

Related Concepts
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  1. prescribe: The opposite of proscribe, meaning to order or command the use of something.

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In ancient Rome, the practice of proscribing involved writing the names of enemies on tablets and posting them in public places for citizens to capture and kill for rewards. This was often done during times of political instability or civil unrest.

How to Memorize "proscribe"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of writing someone's name down and posting it for others to see and take action against.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of forbidding or excluding someone or something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Prohibit Restrictions, Sabotage, Interfere, Ban' to remember the meaning of proscribe.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'proscribe', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with prescription: The word 'proscribe' may sound similar to 'prescribe'. While 'prescribe' means to authorize or recommend, 'proscribe' means to forbid or condemn. So, remember 'proscribe' as the opposite of 'prescribe'.

2. Visualize a 'pro' sign: Imagine a big 'pro' sign with a red circle and a diagonal line crossing it out, symbolizing that something is forbidden or not allowed.

3. Break down the word: Break down the word 'proscribe' into 'pro' and 'scribe'. 'Pro' means 'for' and 'scribe' means 'to write'. So, 'proscribe' means 'to write forbidding'.

4. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'proscribe' to help you remember it. For example, 'The teacher proscribed using cell phones during class'.

5. Practice using the word: Try to use the word 'proscribe' in your daily conversations or writing. This will help you remember the word and its meaning better.

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