Culpable and Punishable

Culpable

Culpable adjective - Deserving reproach or blame.
Usage example: are you any less culpable for murder if you acted in the heat of passion?

Punishable and culpable are semantically related. in responsible for action topic. In some cases you can use "Punishable" instead an adjective "Culpable".

Nearby Words: culpability, culpably

Punishable

Punishable adjective - Liable to or deserving punishment.
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Culpable and punishable are semantically related. You can use "Culpable" instead an adjective "Punishable".

Nearby Words: punish, punishment, punished, punishing
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