Synonyms of outlaws

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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
• indorses

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
• sanctions
• indorses
• authorizes
• advances
• warrants
• encourages
• licenses
• orders
• supports
• promotes
• abets
• forwards
• nurtures
• nourishes
• furthers
• commands
• cultivates
• bids
• tolerates
• brooks
• licences
• bears
• abides
• endures
• countenances

outlaws

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noun

plural of outlaw

as in criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

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