Synonyms of unlaw
10 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for unlaw is lawlessness. Other synonyms of unlaw are malefaction, crime, criminal offence, criminality and delinquency. The opposite of unlaw is legality.
Synonyms and similar words for unlaw
nounA crime, an illegal action.
- malefactionA crime, an offense, an evil deed.
- crime
- criminal offenceA crime.
- criminalityA criminal act.
- delinquencyA criminal offense.
- perpetrationSomething (such as a crime) that is perpetrated.
- unlawfulnessThe state of being unlawful.
nounAbsence of law; lawlessness.
- illegalnessThe quality of being illegal; illegality.
- illegality
- lawlessnessA lack of law; a lack of law and order; anarchy.
Opposite of unlaw
nounAbsence of law; lawlessness.
- lawfulnessProperty of being lawful, of obeying the law.
- legalityLawfulness.
- legalnessThe state of being legal, or within the law.
Meaning of unlaw
- noun A crime, an illegal action.
- noun Absence of law; lawlessness.
- noun A fine exacted from a transgressor of the law.
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Questions about synonyms of unlaw
- What is another word for unlaw?
- Unlaw has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lawlessness, malefaction, crime, criminal offence, criminality, delinquency, perpetration and unlawfulness.
- What is the opposite of unlaw?
- The opposite of unlaw is legality. Other antonyms of unlaw are lawfulness.
- What does unlaw mean?
- Unlaw means a crime, an illegal action.
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