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outlaw vs proscribe

proscribe vs outlaw

outlaw is a noun but proscribe is not a noun.

outlaw is an adjective but proscribe is not an adjective.

outlaw and proscribe both are verbs.

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

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