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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• permitted
• acceptable
• allowable
• legal
• appropriate
• permissive
• endorsed
• legitimate
• approved
• lawful
• licensed
• accepted
• authorized
• certified
• tolerable
• sanctioned
• allowed
• accredited
• bearable
• endurable
• OK
• promoted
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• supported
• mandatory
• commanded
• 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
• interdicted
• enjoined
• barred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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
• interdicted
• precluded
• deterred
• suppressed
• curbed
• restrained
• dissuaded
• quashed
• silenced
• repressed
• rejected
• vetoed
• disallowed
• blocked
• deprived
• subdued
• ruled out
• shut out
• debarred
• squelched
• hindered
• impeded
• inhibited
• repudiated
• squashed
• quelled
• checked
• crushed
• obstructed
• cracked down (on)
• clamped down (on)
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• embargoed
• bridled
• reined (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlawed

Adjective

It’s been nearly a decade since California voters legalized recreational cannabis, but production and sales remain outlawed in most of the state — and the black market dominates. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026

King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade. — Marlene L. Daut september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025

By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025

In a letter from his prison cell of 26 years, Abdullah Öcalan, founder of a four-decade-old armed insurgency for the rights of the large Kurdish minority in Turkey, called on his outlawed group to disarm and dissolve. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2025

Verb

Although outlawed by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, its legacy remains visible today in racial wealth gaps, segregation, and unequal opportunity. — Derrick Johnson, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

When baiting large animals was outlawed in the 1800s, people turned instead to fighting their dogs against each other. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Gambling is outlawed on commercial aircraft, dictated by a law passed more than 50 years ago. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

The government outlawed Palestine Action after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British military support for Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

The league outlawed that technique between games, and Brodeur didn’t shake Avery’s hand after the series. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026

But baiting live sharks so tourists can watch them would be outlawed. — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Taking a cue from Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has outlawed rent increases. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Another challenge is reviving Venezuelan political parties, many of which were outlawed or taken over by the Maduro regime. — John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026