Synonyms of outlaws

outlaws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of outlaw

1

as in bans

to make or declare contrary to the law

a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bans
• criminalizes
• forbids
• prohibits
• illegalizes
• proscribes
• enjoins
• bars
• interdicts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• legalizes
• allows
• decriminalizes
• lets
• suffers
• approves
• endorses
• sanctions

2

as in forbids

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

• forbids
• prohibits
• bans
• discourages
• proscribes
• prevents
• bars
• stops
• enjoins
• halts
• interdicts
• excludes
• curbs
• precludes
• restrains
• deters
• silences
• rejects
• dissuades
• represses
• subdues
• blocks
• rules out
• suppresses
• squashes
• vetoes
• shuts out
• reins (in)
• disallows
• quashes
• deprives
• hinders
• repudiates
• squelches
• inhibits
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• quells
• checks
• impedes
• embargoes
• debars
• crushes
• obstructs
• snuffs (out)
• puts down
• bridles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• lets
• suffers
• approves
• endorses
• authorizes
• sanctions
• advances
• encourages
• warrants
• orders
• supports
• licenses
• promotes
• commands
• furthers
• nourishes
• bids
• cultivates
• bears
• brooks
• tolerates
• abets
• endures
• forwards
• abides
• nurtures
• countenances

outlaws

2 of 2

noun

plural of outlaw

as in criminals

Related Words

• criminals
• bandits
• brigands
• desperadoes
• pirates
• offenders
• highwaymen
• assassins
• lawbreakers
• felons
• perpetrators
• crooks
• gangsters
• thugs
• gunmen
• ruffians
• hoodlums
• mafiosi
• malefactors
• hooligans
• toughs
• mobsters
• rowdies
• roughnecks
• punks
• hoods
• scoundrels
• villains
• goons
• bullies
• gorillas
• cutthroats
• bravos
• robbers
• thieves
• perps
• gangbangers
• yobs
• gangstas
• toughies
• racketeers
• yobbos
• swindlers
• plug-uglies
• pickpockets
• vandals
• mugs
• juvenile delinquents
• tearaways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlaws

Verb

The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026

By banning federal agencies from considering systemic racism or equity in AI development, the order effectively outlaws the very efforts needed to fix these problems. — Joel Bervell, Time, 14 Nov. 2025

North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Texas passed an artificial intelligence law in June that similarly outlaws the collection of biometric data without permission. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025

But that route may no longer be open to them because of a crucial win by the Biden-era Justice Department against Alphabet last year, one where a federal judge deemed Alphabet and its search-engine business violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which outlaws monopolies. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025