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OUTLAWING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Outlawing.

Outlawing - as an adjective satellite

Contrary to or forbidden by law

Example: "An illegitimate seizure of power"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illegitimate15illicit9outlawed12unlawful14

Disobedient to or defiant of law

Example: "Lawless bands roaming the plains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lawless10

Outlawing - as a verb

Declare illegal; outlaw

Example: "Marijuana is criminalized in the u.s."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criminalise15criminalize24illegalise11illegalize20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disallow12forbid12interdict12nix10prohibit15proscribe15veto7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
legalize18legalise9

Example Sentences

"The government is considering outlawing smoking in public places."
"The city council passed a law outlawing the use of plastic bags."
"The organization is pushing for outlawing child labor worldwide."
"The new legislation aims at outlawing discrimination based on gender."
"The company supports outlawing genetically modified organisms in food."
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Word Game Points

Is OUTLAWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outlawing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OUTLAWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is OUTLAWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outlawing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OUTLAWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OUTLAWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outlawing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OUTLAWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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