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outlaw vs disallow

disallow vs outlaw

outlaw is a noun but disallow is not a noun.

outlaw is an adjective but disallow is not an adjective.

outlaw and disallow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
disallow No No Yes No
As verbs, disallow is a hypernym of outlaw; that is, disallow is a word with a broader meaning than outlaw:
  • outlaw: declare illegal; outlaw
  • disallow: command against
Other hypernyms of outlaw include forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, proscribe, veto.
outlaw (noun) disallow (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
outlaw (adjective) disallow (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
outlaw (verb) disallow (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw command against
Difference between outlaw and disallow

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