Top synonyms for “illegal”: amerciable, banned, black, black-market, bootleg, contraband, criminal, dirty, and 23 more below.
Definition
- (adjective)prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules“an illegal chess move”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "illegal"?
Common synonyms for "illegal" include amerciable, banned, black, black-market, bootleg, contraband. Our thesaurus lists 31 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "illegal"?
Antonyms for "illegal" include legal. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "illegal" mean?
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules Example: "an illegal chess move"
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