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illicit

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of illicit

contrary to or forbidden by law

had a long history of using illicit drugs

Synonyms of illicit

criminal, felonious, illegal, illegitimate, lawless, unlawful, wrongful

Words Related to illicit

bad, evil, immoral, shameful, sinful, unethical, wicked, wrong

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible

banned, barred, contraband, criminalized, disallowed, discouraged, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed

adulterine, bootleg, unauthorized, unlicensed, unsanctioned

under-the-counter, under-the-table

corrupt, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous

Near Antonyms of illicit

ethical, good, just, principled, right, righteous, virtuous

allowed, permitted

authorized, licensed

approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned

abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported

correct, decent, decorous, proper, seemly

Antonyms of illicit

lawful, legal, legitimate

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