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outlaw

[out-law]

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

Synonyms for outlaw

Antonyms for outlaw

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.

  • 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'

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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.