The school will proscribe any behavior that disrupts the class.
synonyms
forbidbanprohibit
word origin — from Latin 'proscribere', meaning 'to write before, to publish, to outlaw'
proscribe, desiccate, parry, flout, cavil: meanings and examples
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proscribe · verb/proʊˈskaɪb/
to prohibit or forbid by law or authority
The school will proscribe any behavior that disrupts the class.
Synonyms: forbid, ban, prohibit
Origin: from Latin 'proscribere', meaning 'to write before, to publish, to outlaw'
desiccate · verb/ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/
to remove moisture from something to preserve it or make it dry
The farmer decided to desiccate the fruits to make them last longer in storage.
Synonyms: dry, dehydrate, preserve
Origin: From Latin 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry up', combining 'de-' (down from) and 'siccus' (dry).
parry · verb/ˈperɪ/
to deflect or ward off a blow or attack
She was able to parry the attack with her strong sword.
Synonyms: deflect, ward off, repel
Origin: Middle English from Old French 'parer', meaning to prepare or defend
flout · verb/flaʊt/
to openly disregard a rule or law
Many students choose to flout school rules by using their phones in class.
Synonyms: disobey, disregard, defy
Origin: Middle English flouten, meaning to treat with contempt or scorn; possibly related to 'flute' and the idea of mockery.
cavil · verb/ˈkæv.əl/
to raise trivial or petty objections
She began to cavil at the small details of the project instead of focusing on the main goal.
Synonyms: quibble, nitpick, complain
Origin: From Latin 'cavillari', meaning 'to make a petty objection'