What is another word for law-abiding?
115 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ f_ˈɜː_s_t b_ˈa_ɹ_ə_n b_ˈiː_v_ə_b_ɹ_ˌʊ_k], [ fˈɜːst bˈaɹən bˈiːvəbɹˌʊk], [ fˈɜːst bˈaɹən bˈiːvəbɹˌʊk], [ l_ˈɔː_ɐ_b_ˈaɪ_d_ɪ_ŋ], [ lˈɔːɐbˈa͡ɪdɪŋ], [ lˈɔːɐbˈaɪdɪŋ]Table of Contents
Similar words for law-abiding:- honest (adjective)
- honorable (adjective)
- respectable (adjective)
- law-abiding (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
Definition for Law-abiding:
Synonyms for Law-abiding:
adj.
•honest (adjective)- veracious,
- virtuous,
- honorable,
- ethical,
- just,
- fair,
- forthright,
- upright,
- high-minded,
- proper,
- trustworthy,
- reputable,
- reliable,
- true,
- decent,
- trusty,
- above-board.
n.
•law-abiding (noun)Other synonyms:
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- legalistic,
- dutiful,
- slavish,
- responsive.
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- subservient.
- well-mannered,
- christian,
- erect,
- decorous,
- truehearted,
- uncorrupted,
- conforming,
- unblemished,
- highly respectable,
- clean,
- non-violent,
- refined,
- polite,
- stalwart,
- spotless,
- devoted,
- courteous,
- biddable,
- Uncorrupt,
- amenable,
- undefiled,
- substantial,
- compliant,
- unspotted,
- well-behaved,
- right,
- tranquil,
- duteous,
- honourable,
- respected,
- true-blue,
- complying,
- demure,
- seemly,
- Yeomanly,
- manly,
- submissive,
- disciplined,
- unsullied,
- inviolate,
- genteel,
- steadfast,
- docile,
- powerful,
- sure,
- mannerly,
- civilized,
- peaceable,
- incorruptible,
- willing,
- tractable,
- sober,
- loyal,
- civil,
- stainless,
- stout,
- immaculate,
- acquiescent,
- dignified,
- steady,
- regular.
Paraphrases for Law-abiding:
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Adjective
lawful, legitimate, respectful, decent.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Law-abiding:
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adj.
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honest
unsuitable, lying, false, irresponsible, dishonest, treacherous, corrupt, unreasonable, insincere, prejudiced, untrustworthy, deceptive, unreliable, unfair, devious, deceitful, partial, unreal, misleading, biased, fraudulent, untruthful, unjust, counterfeit.
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obedient
unfaithful, rebellious, inconstant, inconsiderate, Misbehaving, mutinous, disloyal, contrary, obstinate, insolent, disobedient, neglectful.
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orderly
violent, disorderly, turbulent, complicated, loud, wild, unruly, unsystematic, disorganized, unmethodical, untidy, agitated, noisy.
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righteous
vulgar.
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solid
vulnerable, fluid, fake, soft, insufficient, disreputable, inadequate, unrespected, divided, incomplete, tenuous, undependable, broken, incontinuous, dishonorable, intermittent, insubstantial, gaseous, vaporous, liquid.
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straight
different, indirect, disordered, diluted, unconventional, untraditional, mixed, curved, twisted.
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Other antonyms:
unmanageable, nonconformist, ill-mannered, unamenable, insurgent, rebel, impolite, headstrong, recalcitrant, naughty, balky, disrespectful, unlawful, peevish, mischievous, obdurate, ill-bred, insubordinate, stubborn, willful, perverse, Incompliant, obstreperous, uncontrollable, hardheaded, noncompliant, rude, restive, intractable, errant, wayward, ungovernable, resistant, impudent, mulish, undisciplined, untoward, dissident, refractory, dogged, self-willed, froward, contumacious, pigheaded, defiant, unyielding.
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honest