illegal
The word “illegal” has 3 syllables: il-le-gal.
It's pronounced as /ɪˈliːɡəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for illegal?
In the thesaurus, “illegal” has 17 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for illegal along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for illegal
- banned
- criminal
- foul
- illegitimate
- illicit
- irregular
- nasty
- outlawed
- prohibited
- smuggled
- unauthorized
- unconstitutional
- unfair
- unlawful
- unlicensed
- unwarranted
- wrongful
Antonyms for illegal
- authorized
- blessed
- clean
- ethical
- fair
- good
- justifiable
- lawful
- legal
- legitimate
- moral
- permitted
- right
- warranted
Meanings of illegal
- noun
- An illegal act or technique.
- (plural, as illegals) Contraband, esp. illegal substances such as drugs.
- An illegal immigrant.
- A spy working abroad illegally and undercover, without visible ties to his or her country’s authorities.
- adjective
- Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
- Forbidden by established rules.
- (of an issue printed for collectors) Totally fictitious, and often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country.
- (of a person, sometimes offensive) Being or doing something illegally.
- (sometimes offensive) Being an illegal immigrant; residing in a country illegally.
Example Sentences
- It is important to abide by the law and refrain from engaging in illegal activities.
- The company faced severe consequences for its illegal dumping of hazardous waste.
- Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered an illegal act.
- The authorities cracked down on the illegal sale of counterfeit goods in the market.
- The possession and distribution of narcotics are deemed illegal in most countries.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illegal, such as: authorized, banned, blessed, clean, criminal, ethical, fair.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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