English adjective: outlaw | |||
1. | outlaw contrary to or forbidden by law | ||
Samples | An illegitimate seizure of power. Illicit trade. An outlaw strike. Unlawful measures. | ||
Synonyms | illegitimate, illicit, outlawed, unlawful | ||
Similar | illegal | ||
Antonyms | legal | ||
2. | outlaw disobedient to or defiant of law | ||
Samples | Lawless bands roaming the plains. | ||
Synonyms | lawless | ||
Similar | unlawful | ||
Antonyms | lawful | ||
English verb: outlaw | |||
1. | outlaw (social) declare illegal; outlaw | ||
Samples | Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.. | ||
Synonyms | criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disallow, forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ban, censor | ||
Antonyms | decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize | ||