1
as in to ban
to make or declare contrary to the law
a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in bandit
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outlaw
ABC News,
15 June 2026
The government outlawed the group after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British military support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The saga of Robin Hood, the British outlaw, is particularly popular, and has been told many times over at this point.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outlaw
Verb
The government outlawed the group after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British military support for Israel’s military offensive against Hamas in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
The government outlawed the group after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British military support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
The saga of Robin Hood, the British outlaw, is particularly popular, and has been told many times over at this point.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outlaw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlaw
Verb
-
After thousands of Nepalese citizens volunteered to fight for Russia, Nepal banned any travel to Ukraine or Russia for work.
-
Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
Verb
-
Fireworks that launch into the air — such as bottle rockets — dart across the ground or explode are considered dangerous and are strictly prohibited for use, according to Metro Fire and Cal Fire.
-
Federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting.
Noun
-
Toph has to integrate being a Beifong with being this rough, tough earthbender who is the blind bandit.
-
The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.
Verb
-
According to Human Rights Watch, at least 67 countries have national laws criminalizing same-sex relations between consenting adults, and at least nine have criminalize forms of gender expression.
-
The law criminalizes virtually all contact with the United States and Israel.
Verb
-
King had been allowed to return to work on the condition that he was forbidden to contact any employees who are witnesses in the criminal case, according to the court’s order.
-
Commodities law, which covers prediction markets, also forbids deceptive and misleading practices.
Noun
-
What begins as a chance to escape the routine of his everyday life quickly spirals into a dangerous gathering of powerful criminals, old enemies, and unresolved loyalties.
-
That creates the perfect opening for criminals.
Verb
-
Basis for the suit to illegalize the union, lawyers explained, is the difference in race between the participants.
-
Rather than negotiating a political agreement, Madrid decided to illegalize Basque political parties allegedly linked with terrorism and to prosecute their leaders.
Noun
-
Kara’s after Krem, too, after the space pirate poisons Krypto the Superdog and has the antidote to save him.
-
As a pirate assassin and post-apocalyptic warrior, Krem of the Yellow Hills connects with Aries.
Cite this Entry
“Outlaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlaw. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
