outlaw

/ˈaʊt.lɔː/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A fugitive from the law.

2

A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

3

A person who operates outside established norms.

4

A wild or violent animal, such as a horse.

5

An in-law: a relative by marriage.

6

One who would be an in-law except that the marriage-like relationship is unofficial.

7

A prostitute who works alone, without a pimp.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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