outlaw

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has rejected or is outside the law, especially a criminal.

  - "The outlaw was a notorious bandit who robbed trains."
  - "The sheriff offered a large reward for the capture of the outlaw."
  - "Despite being an outlaw, he was respected by the local community."

• verb transitive

  To ban or forbid something.

  - "The government outlawed the production and sale of certain drugs."
  - "The town outlawed public drunkenness."
  - "The company outlawed remote work."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

bandit , wolfshead , absconder , fugitive , anti-hero , deviant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outlaw
howl , prowl , drawl , jaw , law , raw , paw , claw

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. outlaw (en) : A person who has rejected or is outside the law, especially a criminal.
   

2. outlaw (en) : To ban or forbid something.
   

3. outlaw (en) : A person who is not recognized as a member of a particular group or community.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of outlaw that leads to same result
outlaw , outlaws , outlawed , outlawing , outlawries , outlawry

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Forms

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outlaws, outlawed, outlawing

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Etymology

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Old English utlāg, from utan ‘outside’ + lāgian ‘lie’, from lēgan ‘to lie’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outlaw' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some Western films, the term 'outlaw' is used interchangeably with 'bandit' or 'gangster'.

3. In the United States, the term 'outlaw motorcycle club' refers to a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who reject mainstream society and often engage in illegal activities.

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Related Concepts

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1. bandit: A robber or brigand, especially one who operates as part of a gang.

2. criminal: A person who has committed a crime or crimes.

3. rebel: A person who rises in rebellion against authority or the established order.

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Culture

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In literature, outlaws have often been romanticized as heroes who defy societal norms and live by their own rules. This includes figures such as Robin Hood and the Lone Ranger. In music, outlaw country is a subgenre of country music that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by rebellious lyrics and a raw, unpolished sound.

How to Memorize "outlaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in black, hiding in the woods, away from civilization. Picture them robbing a bank or train, and then disappearing into the forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a wanted poster, with a picture of a person and the words 'Wanted: Dead or Alive'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Outlaws: Outside The Law, A Warning'.

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