Approved and Proscribed
Opposite meaning words
Approved
Approved adjective - Established by authority; given authoritative approval.
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Synonyms for Approved
Proscribed is an antonym for approved.
Proscribed
Proscribed adjective - That may not be permitted.
Usage example: the organization lost its nonprofit status after it was determined to have engaged in several proscribed fund-raising activities
Approved is an antonym for proscribed.
Nearby Words: proscription, proscribing
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