Definitions
- Referring to a person who hunts or fishes illegally, without permission or license. - Talking about someone who steals or takes something that does not belong to them, such as game or fish. - Describing someone who disregards laws and regulations related to hunting or fishing.
- Referring to a person who has broken the law and is therefore considered an outlaw. - Talking about someone who is outside the law, beyond its protection or jurisdiction. - Describing someone who is banned or prohibited by law from doing something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who break the law.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words are associated with illegal activities.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who operates outside of the law.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Poacher specifically refers to someone who hunts or fishes illegally, while outlaw can refer to anyone who breaks the law.
- 2Activity: Poacher involves hunting or fishing, while outlaw can refer to any illegal activity.
- 3Legal status: Poacher may not necessarily be considered an outlaw, while outlaw is always considered to be outside the law.
- 4Severity: Outlaw implies a more serious offense than poacher.
- 5Historical context: Outlaw has a historical context of being someone who is outside the protection of the law and can be punished without legal consequence.
Remember this!
Poacher and outlaw are both words that describe people who break the law. However, poacher specifically refers to someone who hunts or fishes illegally, while outlaw can refer to any illegal activity. Additionally, outlaw carries a more severe connotation and has a historical context of being outside the protection of the law.
