Synonyms of outlaw

outlaw 1 of 2

verb

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

• ban
• criminalize
• illegalize
• prohibit
• forbid
• proscribe
• interdict
• enjoin
• bar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legalize
• permit
• let
• allow
• suffer
• decriminalize
• approve
• endorse
• sanction
• indorse

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• legalize
• permit
• let
• allow
• suffer
• decriminalize
• approve
• endorse
• sanction
• indorse

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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

• prohibit
• ban
• forbid
• discourage
• prevent
• stop
• proscribe
• bar
• halt
• enjoin
• exclude
• interdict
• restrain
• preclude
• deter
• curb
• dissuade
• quash
• suppress
• repress
• reject
• silence
• subdue
• shut out
• rule out
• quell
• embargo
• veto
• disallow
• deprive
• block
• squelch
• hinder
• impede
• repudiate
• inhibit
• crack down (on)
• crush
• put down
• clamp down (on)
• squash
• obstruct
• check
• snuff (out)
• debar
• rein (in)
• bridle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permit
• let
• allow
• approve
• suffer
• endorse
• sanction
• authorize
• promote
• indorse
• encourage
• support
• license
• warrant
• forward
• advance
• cultivate
• order
• nurture
• further
• bid
• tolerate
• nourish
• licence
• command
• abide
• endure
• bear
• abet
• countenance
• brook

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• permit
• let
• allow
• approve
• suffer
• endorse
• sanction
• authorize
• promote
• indorse
• encourage
• support
• license
• warrant
• forward
• advance
• cultivate
• order
• nurture
• further
• bid
• tolerate
• nourish
• licence
• command
• abide
• endure
• bear
• abet
• countenance
• brook

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outlaw

2 of 2

noun

as in bandit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bandit
• criminal
• pirate
• assassin
• brigand
• desperado
• offender
• highwayman
• felon
• lawbreaker
• gangster
• perpetrator
• mafioso
• thug
• tough
• hoodlum
• crook
• hooligan
• ruffian
• gunman
• mobster
• perp
• malefactor
• hood
• rowdy
• punk
• gorilla
• bully
• gangsta
• roughneck
• villain
• scoundrel
• goon
• bravo
• gangbanger
• cutthroat
• robber
• thief
• toughie
• plug-ugly
• racketeer
• yobbo
• yob
• pickpocket
• swindler
• toughy
• vandal
• mug
• juvenile delinquent
• tearaway