outlaw | Definition of outlaw

Synonyms and Antonyms of outlaw

1 to make or declare contrary to the law

a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings

Synonyms of outlaw

criminalize, illegalize

Words Related to outlaw

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, prohibit, proscribe

Near Antonyms of outlaw

allow, let, permit, suffer

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

Antonyms of outlaw

decriminalize, legalize

2 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 of outlaw

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, interdict, prohibit, proscribe

Words Related to outlaw

deter, discourage, dissuade

clamp down (on), crack down (on), crush, put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, snuff (out), squash, squelch, subdue, suppress

halt, preclude, prevent, stop

embargo, exclude, rule out, shut out

debar, deprive, disallow, reject, repudiate, veto

bridle, check, curb, inhibit, rein (in), restrain

block, hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms of outlaw

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

authorize, license (also licence), warrant

abet, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, further, nourish, nurture, promote, support

bid, command, order

abide, bear, brook, countenance, endure, tolerate

Antonyms of outlaw

allow, let, permit, suffer