1. to forbid or prohibit something, especially by law or official decree
Usage: formal
2. to condemn or denounce something as dangerous or undesirable
Usage: formal

Examples

• The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals in food production.
• Many schools proscribe the use of cell phones during class hours.
• The organization proscribed any form of discrimination in its policies.
• Religious leaders proscribed the practice as contrary to their beliefs.
• The new law proscribes smoking in all public buildings.
• The committee voted to proscribe the controversial teaching method.