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outlaw vs firebug

firebug vs outlaw

outlaw and firebug both are nouns.

outlaw is an adjective but firebug is not an adjective.

outlaw is a verb but firebug is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
firebug Yes No No No
As nouns, firebug is a hyponym of outlaw; that is, firebug 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
  • firebug: a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
outlaw (noun) firebug (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime a true bug: brightly colored bug that can exude a stain
a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
outlaw (adjective) firebug (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
outlaw (verb) firebug (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between outlaw and firebug

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