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outlaw vs scofflaw

scofflaw vs outlaw

outlaw and scofflaw both are nouns.

outlaw is an adjective but scofflaw is not an adjective.

outlaw is a verb but scofflaw is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
scofflaw Yes No No No
As nouns, scofflaw is a hyponym of outlaw; that is, scofflaw 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
  • scofflaw: one who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses
outlaw (noun) scofflaw (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime one who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses
outlaw (adjective) scofflaw (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law
disobedient to or defiant of law
outlaw (verb) scofflaw (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between outlaw and scofflaw

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