Synonyms of outlawing

outlawing 1 of 2

noun

as in prohibiting

the act of ordering that something not be done or used

the outlawing of cell phone use by motorists is intended to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibiting
• banning
• prohibition
• forbidding
• barring
• proscription
• proscribing
• interdiction
• suppression
• enjoining
• interdicting
• charging
• instruction
• bidding
• dictation
• decreeing
• direction
• repression
• deterrence
• discouragement
• coercion
• dissuading
• compulsion
• constraint
• force

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permission
• approval
• allowance
• toleration
• support
• sanction
• endorsement
• license
• promotion
• authorization
• clearance
• sufferance
• encouragement
• compliance
• submission
• obedience

outlawing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of outlaw

1

as in banning

to make or declare contrary to the law

a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• banning
• criminalizing
• prohibiting
• illegalizing
• forbidding
• proscribing
• interdicting
• enjoining
• barring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitting
• legalizing
• allowing
• letting
• suffering
• decriminalizing
• approving
• endorsing
• sanctioning

2

as in forbidding

to order not to do or use or to be done or used

fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibiting
• banning
• forbidding
• preventing
• proscribing
• discouraging
• stopping
• barring
• halting
• enjoining
• excluding
• interdicting
• curbing
• precluding
• deterring
• restraining
• quashing
• suppressing
• repressing
• blocking
• silencing
• rejecting
• vetoing
• dissuading
• quelling
• disallowing
• depriving
• subduing
• impeding
• inhibiting
• hindering
• squashing
• shutting out
• squelching
• ruling out
• repudiating
• crushing
• obstructing
• checking
• cracking down (on)
• embargoing
• clamping down (on)
• debarring
• putting down
• snuffing (out)
• bridling
• reining (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitting
• allowing
• letting
• approving
• suffering
• authorizing
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• promoting
• supporting
• advancing
• encouraging
• licensing
• warranting
• furthering
• cultivating
• abetting
• forwarding
• ordering
• nurturing
• commanding
• tolerating
• bidding
• enduring
• bearing
• abiding
• nourishing
• countenancing
• brooking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outlawing

Verb

After the Supreme Court ruling outlawing affirmative action, civil rights groups filed a federal complaint challenging Harvard’s legacy and donor preferences. — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

It was modeled on a law that the Nevada state legislature passed in 2021, outlawing the use of Colorado River water on ornamental grass and commercial, government and homeowners association properties in places like Las Vegas. — Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Increasingly, schools are outlawing mobile phones — as Maryland did in May of this year — and digital detox retreats are rising in popularity. — Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026

Southern Nevada has already dramatically reduced its use of Colorado River water by about 40% over the last 25 years, including by aggressively promoting the removal of thirsty grass and outlawing front-yard lawns for new subdivisions. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Some leagues will require the same number of players to switch teams, essentially outlawing a 2-for-1 or 3-for-2 exchange. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Denver has also considered outlawing natural gas in homes after implementing new restrictions on its use in commercial buildings. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

But in the late 1970s, the country followed other nations in outlawing marijuana, and chased away the hippies who had flocked to the country. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

In May 2025, it was further restricted to add that the Italian ancestor must have died an exclusively Italian citizen, essentially outlawing dual citizenship for the diaspora. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026