Capable of
Liable and capable of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Liable" instead an adjective phrase "Capable of".
Liable
Liable adjective - Being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm.
Capable of and liable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable of" instead an adjective "Liable".
Nearby Word: liability
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Unfortunately, all creatures capable of doing the throw tend to suffer from drawbacks, such as rank stupidity and/or insatiable hunger, and are liable to instead decide to take root, stand around looking glassy-eyed, or in some extreme cases eating the throwee.
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