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outlaw vs bootlegger

bootlegger vs outlaw

outlaw and bootlegger both are nouns.

outlaw is an adjective but bootlegger is not an adjective.

outlaw is a verb but bootlegger is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
bootlegger Yes No No No
As nouns, bootlegger is a hyponym of outlaw; that is, bootlegger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outlaw:
  • outlaw: someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
  • bootlegger: someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
outlaw (noun) bootlegger (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
outlaw (adjective) bootlegger (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
outlaw (verb) bootlegger (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between outlaw and bootlegger

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