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outlawed vs unlawful

unlawful vs outlawed

outlawed and unlawful both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlawed No Yes No No
unlawful No Yes No No
As adjectives, outlawed and unlawful are synonyms defined as:
  • outlawed and unlawful: contrary to or forbidden by law
Other synonyms of outlawed include illegitimate, illicit, outlaw.
outlawed (adjective) unlawful (adjective)
contrary to or forbidden by law contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
contrary to or forbidden by law
having no legally established claim
not morally right or permissible
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Difference between outlawed and unlawful

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