Illicit
Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Punishable and illicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punishable" instead an adjective "Illicit".
Nearby Word: illicitly
Punishable
Punishable adjective - Liable to or deserving punishment.
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Synonyms for Punishable
Illicit and punishable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Punishable".
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Related pairs
- wrong and illicit
- wrong and punishable
- dishonest and illicit
- dishonest and punishable
- illegitimate and illicit
- illegitimate and punishable
- illegal and illicit
- illegal and punishable
- unlawful and illicit
- unlawful and punishable
- criminal and illicit
- criminal and punishable
- prohibited and illicit
- prohibited and punishable
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