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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in banned
to make or declare contrary to the law
a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 outlawed
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
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
In 2018, the country passed a law that outlawed accusing Poland or the Polish people of complicity in Nazi crimes.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Dred Scott decision was later overruled by the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments after the Civil War, which outlawed slavery, gave former slaves citizenship, and gave former slaves voting rights, respectively.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent years, much of which Pakistan blames on the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Discrimination is outlawed under South Africa's constitution, which also protects property rights and due process.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Pakistan blames Afghans for suicide bombings Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent years, much of it blamed on the TTP and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
Iran's restrictions on alcohol date back to the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when religious authorities outlawed production and sale for most citizens.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
In 2018, the country passed a law that outlawed accusing Poland or the Polish people of complicity in Nazi crimes.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The British Parliament outlawed slave trafficking in 1807, abolished slavery outright in 1833, and then compensated slaveholders.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Islamabad frequently levies the allegation at its western neighbor as militant violence has surged in Pakistan, accusing Afghanistan of supporting the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Dred Scott decision was later overruled by the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments after the Civil War, which outlawed slavery, gave former slaves citizenship, and gave former slaves voting rights, respectively.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent years, much of which Pakistan blames on the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Discrimination is outlawed under South Africa's constitution, which also protects property rights and due process.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Pakistan blames Afghans for suicide bombings Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent years, much of it blamed on the TTP and outlawed Baloch separatist groups.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlawed
Adjective
-
There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
-
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Seventh graders and older will also be banned, but parents can sign paperwork to allow their kids to use e-bikes.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Americans are sick of today's tipping culture — to the point where 83% say automatic service charges should be banned, according to new research.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Then in May, Iranian authorities stopped him at the airport, seized his passport and forbade him from leaving the country.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
-
One royal expert alleged that Markle requested to wear the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, but Queen Elizabeth II forbade it.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
-
One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outlawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlawed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
