outlawing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtlɔː/

Definition

A person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities, especially one who lives outside the law and often resorts to violence.

Examples

• The Wild West was full of legends about brave outlaws and fearless lawmen.

• He was declared an outlaw after refusing to pay taxes.

• The group of outlaws rode into town, their faces hidden by bandanas.

How to Use outlawing

outlawed by (prepositional phrase)

To be banned or made illegal by a specific authority or law. — "The practice was outlawed by the new regulations."

Synonyms of outlawing

Words with a similar meaning to outlawing:

• fugitive
• criminal
• bandit
• rebel

Antonyms of outlawing

Words with the opposite meaning to outlawing:

• lawman
• citizen

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