OUTLAW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTLAW?

Need another word that means the same as “outlaw”? Find 39 synonyms and 30 related words for “outlaw” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outlaw” are: criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, fugitive, outcast, exile, pariah, bandit, desperado, brigand, robber, black hat, criminalise, criminalize, illegalise, illegalize, ban, bar, prohibit, forbid, veto, embargo, boycott, make illegal, disallow, proscribe, interdict, banish, cast out, exclude, expel, shut out, illegitimate, illicit, outlawed, unlawful, lawless

Outlaw as a Noun

Definitions of "Outlaw" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outlaw” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
• A person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive.
• A person deprived of the benefit and protection of the law.

Synonyms of "Outlaw" as a noun (13 Words)

bandit	An enemy aircraft. The bandit produced a weapon and demanded money.
black hat	A person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa.
brigand	An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band.
criminal	Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime. These men are dangerous criminals.
crook	A piece of extra tubing which can be fitted to a brass instrument to lower the pitch by a set interval. Her head was cradled in the crook of Luke s left arm.
desperado	A bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier.
exile	The state of being barred from one’s native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. He knew now that he would die in exile.
felon	A person who has committed a felony.
fugitive	Someone who flees from an uncongenial situation. Fugitives from justice.
malefactor	A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.
outcast	A person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group. She went from trusted pal to ostracized outcast overnight.
pariah	A person who is rejected (from society or home. They were treated as social pariahs.
robber	A person who commits robbery.

Usage Examples of "Outlaw" as a noun

• The outlaw Ned Kelly.
• Bands of outlaws held up trains.

Outlaw as a Verb

Definitions of "Outlaw" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outlaw” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Ban or make illegal.
• Deprive (someone) of the benefit and protection of the law.
• Declare illegal; outlaw.

Synonyms of "Outlaw" as a verb (21 Words)

ban	Ban from a place of residence as for punishment. Smoking is banned in this building.
banish	Drive away. Banish bad thoughts.
bar	Fasten something especially a door or window with a bar or bars. He was barred from membership in the club.
boycott	Withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest. Most parties indicated that they would boycott the election.
cast out	Deposit.
criminalise	Declare illegal; outlaw.
criminalize	Treat as a criminal. His view is that the state should not criminalize drug use but discourage it.
disallow	Refuse to declare valid. He was offside and the goal was disallowed.
embargo	Prevent commerce. Embargoed publications.
exclude	Prevent from entering; keep out. The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages.
exile	Expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. A corrupt dictator who had been exiled from his country.
expel	Force out (something), especially from the body. She expelled a shuddering breath.
forbid	Order (someone) not to do something. I was forbidden from seeing him again.
illegalise	Declare illegal; outlaw.
illegalize	Declare illegal; outlaw.
interdict	Intercept and prevent the movement of (a prohibited commodity or person. Army efforts to interdict enemy supply shipments.
make illegal	Reach in time.
prohibit	Formally forbid someone from doing something. He is prohibited from becoming a director.
proscribe	Command against. A plaque on which were the names of proscribed traitors.
shut out	Prevent from entering shut out.
veto	Exercise a veto against a decision or proposal. Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store.

Usage Examples of "Outlaw" as a verb

• He lost the estate in 1626, having been outlawed for non-payment of debts.
• Secondary picketing has been outlawed.

Outlaw as an Adjective

Definitions of "Outlaw" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outlaw” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Contrary to or forbidden by law.
• Disobedient to or defiant of law.

Synonyms of "Outlaw" as an adjective (5 Words)

illegitimate	(of a child) born of parents not lawfully married to each other. Defending workers against illegitimate managerial practices.
illicit	Contrary to or forbidden by law. Illicit drugs.
lawless	Disobedient to or defiant of law. Lawless bands roaming the plains.
outlawed	Contrary to or forbidden by law. An outlawed extremist group.
unlawful	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. Unlawful money.

Usage Examples of "Outlaw" as an adjective

• An outlaw strike.

Associations of "Outlaw" (30 Words)

apprehend	Take into custody. We enter a field of vision we could not otherwise apprehend.
bandit	A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area. The bandit produced a weapon and demanded money.
banned	Forbidden by law.
brigand	An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band.
criminal	(of an action or situation) deplorable and shocking. These men are dangerous criminals.
crook	A bend in something, especially at the elbow in a person’s arm. Her head was cradled in the crook of Luke s left arm.
desperado	A bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier.
felon	A person who has committed a felony. The felon undermining hand of dark corruption.
felonious	Relating to or involved in crime. They turned their felonious talents to the smuggling trade.
gang	Of a number of people form a group or gang. A gang of bank robbers.
illegalize	Declare illegal; outlaw.
illicit	Contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention. Illicit sex.
malefactor	Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
misdemeanor	A crime less serious than a felony.
murderer	A person who commits murder. Convicted murderers.
offender	A person or thing that does something wrong or causes problems. You can t get away from sex these days and the TV is the worst offender.
offense	A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right.
posse	A group of people who have a common characteristic or occupation. The followers of the so called Techno phenomenon the vibed up whistle posse.
prisoner	A person who is confined especially a prisoner of war. 200 rebels were taken prisoner.
recidivist	Relating to recidivists. The third lowest recidivist rate in the country.
repeater	Electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again. Repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances.
rob	Deprive (an opposing player) of the ball. Bob thinks my suit cost 70 and even then he thinks I was robbed.
robber	A person who commits robbery.
rustler	Someone who steals livestock (especially cattle. The cattle rustlers stole over 700 cattle.
smuggling	Secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due. Cocaine smuggling has increased alarmingly.
steal	Steal a base. A delicious languor was stealing over her.
theft	The action or crime of stealing. The latest theft happened at a garage.
thief	A person who steals another person’s property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence. The thief stole the drugs from a doctor s surgery.
transgression	An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence. Few ministers now stand down because of sexual transgressions.
unlawful	Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules. Unlawful love.