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outlaw vs prohibit

prohibit vs outlaw

outlaw is a noun but prohibit is not a noun.

outlaw is an adjective but prohibit is not an adjective.

outlaw and prohibit both are verbs.

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

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