outlaw Definition
- 1a person who has broken the law and is hiding or running away to avoid punishment
- 2to make something illegal or not allowed
Using outlaw: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outlaw" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The outlaw was finally caught after months of hiding.
Example
The government outlawed the use of plastic bags.
Example
Jesse James was a notorious outlaw in the American West.
outlaw Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with outlaw
ride outlaws
a group of outlaws who ride together
Example
The sheriff organized a posse to go after the ride outlaws.
outlaw country
a subgenre of country music that emphasizes a raw and unpolished sound and lyrics that often deal with the outlaw lifestyle
Example
Johnny Cash is considered one of the pioneers of outlaw country music.
outlaw motorcycle club
a motorcycle club that has been declared illegal or outlawed by the government
Example
The Hells Angels are one of the most notorious outlaw motorcycle clubs in the world.
Origins of outlaw
from Old Norse 'utlagi', meaning 'outlawed, banished'
Summary: outlaw in Brief
An 'outlaw' [out-law] is someone who has broken the law and is hiding or running away to avoid punishment. It can also mean to make something illegal or not allowed. Examples include 'The outlaw was finally caught after months of hiding,' and 'The government outlawed the use of plastic bags.' 'Outlaw' extends into phrases like 'ride outlaws,' and 'outlaw country,' denoting a subgenre of country music that emphasizes a raw and unpolished sound and lyrics that often deal with the outlaw lifestyle.
