Synonyms of outlawed

outlawed 1 of 2

adjective

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

a refugee seeking asylum because in his home country he risks persecution as a member of an outlawed religious group

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• banned
• illegal
• barred
• proscribed
• taboo
• improper
• unlawful
• impermissible
• unauthorized
• unacceptable
• illicit
• verboten
• interdicted
• tabu
• inappropriate
• unbearable
• rejected
• excluded
• prevented
• unlicensed
• refused
• stopped
• revoked
• illegitimate
• unsuitable
• disallowed
• unendurable
• objectionable
• vetoed
• unmentionable
• suppressed
• intolerable
• repressed
• discouraged
• unseemly
• precluded
• blocked
• ineffable
• disapproved
• hindered
• unsanctioned
• shut out
• obstructed
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• acceptable
• allowable
• legal
• appropriate
• permissive
• endorsed
• legitimate
• approved
• lawful
• licensed
• accepted
• authorized
• okay
• certified
• tolerable
• sanctioned
• allowed
• accredited
• bearable
• endurable
• OK
• promoted
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• supported
• mandatory
• commanded
• indorsed
• encouraged
• required
• condoned
• suitable
• tolerated
• ordered
• proper
• countenanced
• vouchsafed
• accorded
• unobjectionable
• brooked
• seemly

outlawed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of outlaw

1

as in banned

to make or declare contrary to the law

a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banned
• criminalized
• prohibited
• illegalized
• proscribed
• forbade
• forbad
• interdicted
• enjoined
• barred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• legalized
• allowed
• let
• approved
• suffered
• decriminalized
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• indorsed

2

as in forbade

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

• prohibited
• banned
• forbade
• proscribed
• discouraged
• prevented
• stopped
• barred
• halted
• enjoined
• excluded
• forbad
• interdicted
• precluded
• deterred
• curbed
• restrained
• suppressed
• dissuaded
• quashed
• silenced
• repressed
• rejected
• vetoed
• disallowed
• blocked
• deprived
• subdued
• debarred
• shut out
• ruled out
• squelched
• hindered
• impeded
• inhibited
• repudiated
• squashed
• quelled
• checked
• crushed
• cracked down (on)
• clamped down (on)
• obstructed
• snuffed (out)
• put down
• embargoed
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitted
• approved
• allowed
• let
• suffered
• sanctioned
• endorsed
• authorized
• licensed
• indorsed
• promoted
• supported
• encouraged
• warranted
• cultivated
• advanced
• forwarded
• ordered
• nurtured
• abetted
• furthered
• tolerated
• nourished
• commanded
• licenced
• bid
• endured
• bade
• bore
• countenanced
• abided
• brooked
• abode