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LAWBREAKING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word lawbreaking. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lawbreaking. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LAWBREAKING

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corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

criminal
nounn
noun

• someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

adjective satellite

• bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

• guilty of crime or serious offense

• involving or being or having the nature of a crime

crooked
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• irregular in shape or outline

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

depraved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

dishonest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

adjective satellite

• capable of being corrupted

felonious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• involving or being or having the nature of a crime

fraudulent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• involving deception

illegal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

illicit
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

adjective satellite

• contrary to or forbidden by law

immoral
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

adjective satellite

• not adhering to ethical or moral principles

nefarious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely wicked

prohibited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excluded from use or mention

• forbidden by law

shady
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quiet, dark, or concealed

• not as expected

• of questionable honesty or legality

• filled with shade

unauthorized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not endowed with authority

adjective satellite

• without official authorization

unlawful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

• not morally right or permissible

• having no legally established claim

• contrary to or forbidden by law

unlicensed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking official approval

wicked
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• morally bad in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having committed unrighteous acts

• intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

• naughtily or annoyingly playful

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

wrong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

noun

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adverb

• in an incorrect manner

adjective satellite

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

verb

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

wrongful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having no legally established claim

• unlawfully violating the rights of others

• not just or fair

Best Hypernyms For LAWBREAKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lawbreaking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
breach crime delinquency infringement misdeed offense transgression violation wrongdoing

Alternatives for CORRUPT

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