lawlessness
The word “lawlessness” has 3 syllables: law-less-ness
It's pronounced as /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/
What is synonym and antonym for lawlessness?
In the thesaurus, “lawlessness” has 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lawlessness along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lawlessness
- anarchy
- crime
- criminality
Antonyms for lawlessness
- law
- lawfulness
- legality
- legitimacy
- rule
Meanings of lawlessness
- noun
- A lack of law and order; anarchy.
- Defiance of the law; outlawry.
Example Sentences
- The lawlessness in the streets made it impossible for people to feel safe.
- The government's failure to act led to widespread lawlessness in the city.
- The rise of lawlessness in the country created chaos and instability.
- They feared that the lawlessness would spread to other regions if not addressed.
- The police were struggling to control the lawlessness that had taken over the area.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lawlessness, such as: anarchy, crime, criminality, law, lawfulness, legality, legitimacy.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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