Synonyms for

Outlawing

Verb / ˈaʊˌtlɔ:ɪŋ / Another word for outlawing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outlawing means to make something illegal or to prohibit it.

Synonyms & similar words

criminalise outlaw decriminalise legalize decriminalize criminalize illegalise illegalize ban prohibit forbid bar outlaw restrict disallow veto embargo enjoin block exclude outlaw suppress stop halt abolish proscribe condemn deny

Example sentences

  1. The government is outlawing smoking in public places.
  2. They want to outlaw the use of plastic bags to protect the environment.
  3. The new law will outlaw the sale of ivory products.
  4. The school decided to outlaw the use of cell phones during class.
  5. The city council voted to outlaw parking on the sidewalk.

Quotes

  • In order to save the village, we had to outlaw the dragon.
  • The only way to deal with outlaws is to become a better outlaw.
  • Don't worry, I will never outlaw chocolate.

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