proscribed

• Décrit ce qui est interdit ou condamné, souvent par la loi, une règle ou une coutume sociale ; ce qui est formellement défendu ou banni.

Describes something that is forbidden or condemned, often by law, rule, or social custom.

1. Forbidden or bannedC1formal

   Officially forbidden, prohibited, or excluded from use or mention.

   proscrit

   • The use of certain chemicals is proscribed by international law.
   • In some cultures, certain topics are proscribed in public conversation.
   • The organization proscribed any form of discrimination.

   Synonymesbannedbarredforbiddenoutlawedprohibitedtabooverboten

   Antonymesauthorizedlegalsanctioned

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'acte d'interdire ou de condamner quelque chose, souvent par la loi ou un décret officiel, ou encore de bannir ou rejeter une personne ou une pratique.

A verb used to indicate the act of forbidding or condemning something, often by law or official decree.

1. Forbid or prohibitC1formal

   To officially forbid or outlaw something, especially by law or authority.

   Interdire formellement

   • The government proscribed the use of certain chemicals in agriculture.
   • The new law proscribes discrimination based on age.
   • The organization was proscribed by the authorities for its extremist views.

   Synonymesbanbardisallowforbidinterdictoutlawprohibitveto

   Antonymesallowauthorizelicensepermitsanction

2. Condemn or denounceC2formal

   To publicly denounce or reject something as dangerous or unacceptable.

   Condamner ou dénoncer publiquement

   • The committee proscribed the practice as unethical.
   • The church proscribed the teachings of the heretical sect.
   • Many critics proscribed the film for its violent content.

   Synonymesanathematizecondemndamndecrydenounceexcoriatereprobatevilify

   Antonymesapproveendorsesanctionsupport