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PROSCRIBED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does proscribed mean?
• PROSCRIBED (adjective)
The adjective PROSCRIBED has 1 sense:
1. excluded from use or mention
Familiarity information: PROSCRIBED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Excluded from use or mention
Synonyms:
forbidden; out; prohibited; proscribed; taboo; tabu; verboten
Context example:
a taboo subject
Similar:
impermissible (not permitted)
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