Synonyms of unlawfully
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for unlawfully is illegally. Other synonyms of unlawfully are criminally, illicitly, illegitimately and forbiddenly. The opposite of unlawfully is lawfully.
Synonyms and similar words for unlawfully
adverbIn a manner not conforming to the law.
- illegallyIn a manner contrary to law.
- criminallyIn a criminal manner.
- forbiddenlyIn a forbidden or unlawful manner.
- illegitimatelyIn an illegitimate manner.
- illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
Opposite of unlawfully
adverbMore antonyms
- lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.
Meaning of unlawfully
- adverb In a manner not conforming to the law.
unlawfully in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unlawfully
- What is another word for unlawfully?
- Unlawfully has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as illegally, criminally, illicitly, illegitimately and forbiddenly.
- What is the opposite of unlawfully?
- The opposite of unlawfully is lawfully.
- What does unlawfully mean?
- Unlawfully means in a manner not conforming to the law.
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