Definitions
- Referring to the act of officially banning or condemning something, often by law or decree. - Describing the act of prohibiting or forbidding something as morally or socially unacceptable. - Talking about the act of denouncing or rejecting someone or something as harmful or dangerous.
- Referring to the act of officially forbidding or preventing something, often by law or regulation. - Describing the act of disallowing or restricting something as inappropriate or harmful. - Talking about the act of preventing or stopping someone from doing something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of forbidding or preventing something.
- 2Both words can be used in legal or official contexts.
- 3Both words convey a sense of restriction or limitation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe actions taken to protect people or society from harm.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Proscribe is less common than prohibit and is often used in formal or legal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Proscribe often implies a moral or ethical judgment, while prohibit is more neutral.
- 3Scope: Proscribe can refer to a broader range of actions or behaviors, while prohibit is often more specific.
- 4Connotation: Proscribe can have a more negative connotation than prohibit, implying a stronger sense of condemnation or rejection.
Remember this!
Proscribe and prohibit are synonyms that both refer to the act of forbidding or preventing something. However, proscribe is less common and often used in formal or legal contexts, with a stronger moral or ethical connotation. Prohibit is more neutral and specific, often used in everyday language to describe actions taken to restrict or prevent certain behaviors.
