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lawless

The word “lawless” has 2 syllables: law-less

It's pronounced as /ˈlɔː.ləs/

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In the thesaurus, “lawless” has 89 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lawless along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lawless

Antonyms for lawless

Meanings of lawless

  • adjective
    1. Not governed by any law.
    2. Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
    3. Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.

Example Sentences

  • The region became lawless after the collapse of the government.
  • The film depicted a lawless society where chaos reigned.
  • Some feared that the lawless nature of the area would lead to further violence.
  • The rise of a lawless environment prompted citizens to form militias for protection.
  • The government worked hard to restore order to the lawless town.

On this page you'll find 133 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lawless, such as: abetted, adulterine, allowed, amenable, anarchic, anarchical, anarchistic.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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