Proscribe and Repress

Proscribe

Proscribe verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing

Repress and proscribe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repress" instead a verb "Proscribe".

Nearby Words: proscription, proscribing

Repress

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Proscribe and repress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proscribe" instead a verb "Repress".

Nearby Words: repression, repressive, repressing
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