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goon vs outlaw

outlaw vs goon

goon and outlaw both are nouns.

goon is not an adjective while outlaw is an adjective.

goon is not a verb while outlaw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goon Yes No No No
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, outlaw is a hypernym of goon; that is, outlaw is a word with a broader meaning than goon:
  • goon: an aggressive and violent young criminal
  • outlaw: someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Other hypernyms of goon include criminal, crook, felon, malefactor.
goon (noun) outlaw (noun)
an awkward stupid person someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
an aggressive and violent young criminal
goon (adjective) outlaw (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
goon (verb) outlaw (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between goon and outlaw

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