Illicit and Punishable

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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Illicit and punishable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Punishable".

Nearby Words: punish, punishment, punished, punishing
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