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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

proscribe

/prəˈskraɪb/ verb · British & US
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What does proscribe mean?

verb

to officially declare or decree that something is forbidden or prohibited, or to condemn or disapprove of something strongly.

Example

"The government proscribed the use of the new currency, citing concerns over inflation."

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