What is another word for outlaws?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtlɔːz] (IPA)

Outlaws are people who have broken the law and are considered to be outside the boundaries of society. Synonyms for the word outlaws include bandits, desperados, renegades, rogues, and criminals. Bandits are individuals or groups of people who commit crimes, such as robbery or kidnapping. Desperados are people who are willing to take extreme risks, often committing violent crimes. Renegades are individuals who have broken away from a group or organization and are living outside of its rules. Rogues are untrustworthy and unreliable, often engaging in illegal activities. Criminals are people who have been convicted of breaking the law. These words all convey the sense of being outside of society's norms and regulations.

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What are the hypernyms for Outlaws?

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Usage examples for Outlaws

As soon as she had left to return to the settlement of the outlaws he moved camp again to a point almost half a mile from the place where she had last seen them.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
The outlaws were closing in on them cautiously.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine
She knew that either her father's posse or that of Jack Flatray would come into touch with the outlaws eventually.
"Brand Blotters"
William MacLeod Raine

Famous quotes with Outlaws

  • My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.
    Ronald Reagan
  • My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.
    Ronald Reagan
  • Billy Almon has all of his inlaw and outlaws here this afternoon.
    Jerry Coleman
  • If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws.
    Edward Abbey
  • If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy.
    Philip R. Zimmermann

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