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Synonyms for illicit
ɪˈlɪs ɪtil·lic·it

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  1. illicitadjective

    contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

    "an illicit association with his secretary"

    Synonyms:
    outlaw(a), unlawful, illegitimate, outlawed

    Antonyms:
    legal, licit

  2. illegitimate, illicit, outlaw(a), outlawed, unlawfuladjective

    contrary to or forbidden by law

    "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"

    Antonyms:
    legal, licit

Dictionary of English Synonymes3.0 / 1 vote

  1. illicitadjective

    Synonyms:
    unlawful, illegal, unlicensed

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  1. illicitadjective

    Synonyms:
    prohibited, unlawful

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Words popularity by usage frequency

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#3556illegal
#9015unauthorized
#12565unlawful
#16417wrongful
#18157illegally
#18565illicit
#20436unauthorised
#34558illegitimate
#39825outlawed
#40373unlawfully
#67288impermissible

How to use illicit in a sentence?

  1. Bob Menendez:

    If diplomats can negotiate for two-years on this issue, then certainly Congress is entitled to a review period of an agreement that will fundamentally alter our relationship with Iran and the sanctions imposed by Congress, the best outcome remains a good deal that ends Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program. That requires a strong, united, and bipartisan approach from the administration and Congress.

  2. Thomas Mann:

    Solitude gives birth to the original in us, to beauty unfamiliar and perilous- to poetry. But also, it gives birth to the opposite: to the perverse, the illicit, the absurd.

  3. Chuck Schumer:

    While inspectors would likely be able to detect radioactive isotopes at a site after 24 days, that delay would enable Iran to escape detection of any illicit building and improving of possible military dimensions( PMD) - the tools that go into building a bomb but don't emit radioactivity.

  4. Rob Portman:

    I'm pleased to see that they are finally taking some actions to secure our border – now is not the time to incentivize unlawful migration or the influx of deadly fentanyl by continuing their failed policies, i call on the Biden administration to install the technology Border Patrol needs to complete their mission, close all the gaps in the border wall, and to implement policies to curb the influx of unlawful migrants and illicit narcotics.

  5. John Carpino:

    The Angels maintain a strict, zero tolerance policy regarding the illicit use of drugs for both players and staff, every one of our players must also abide by the Major League Baseball Joint Drug Agreement. We continue to mourn the loss of Tyler Skaggs and fully cooperate with the authorities as they continue their investigation.


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