Synonyms & related words for outlaw

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of outlaw — including lawless, criminal, unlawful, felon, bandit, illicit. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to outlaw

Explore words related to outlaw — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include illegalize, criminalize, rapparee, outlawry, gunslingers, bootlegger, highwaymen, hoodlum. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for outlaw

Common synonyms for outlaw include lawless, criminal, unlawful, felon, bandit, illicit, malefactor, brigand — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does outlaw come from?

The word outlaw breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root out-, from Old English ut (“out, beyond”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.