Liable and Punishable

Liable

Liable adjective - Being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm.

Punishable and liable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punishable" instead an adjective "Liable".

Nearby Word: liability

Punishable

Punishable adjective - Liable to or deserving punishment.
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Synonyms for Punishable

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

Nearby Words: punish, punishment, punished, punishing
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