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prescribe Antonyms

Opposite of prescribe

Because the opposite of prescribe shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To advise and authorize the use of a medicine or medical treatment for someone, especially in writing.

Usage Example

"The physician decided to withhold a mild antibiotic to clear up the sinus infection."

Strong
withhold

• verb (Context 2)

To state authoritatively or lay down as a rule, law, or course of action that should be carried out.

Usage Example

"State regulations strictly proscribe the safety protocols that must be followed in chemical laboratories."

Strongest
proscribe
forbid
prohibit
Strong
ban

Similar words to prescribe

Words similar to prescribe shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stipulate
mandate
ordain
dictate
lay down
decree
order
enjoin
See all synonyms of prescribe

• Nearby Words

preschool
preschooler
prescribable
prescribe
prescriber
prescription
prescriptive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prescribe. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prescribe
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