Synonyms for

Liable

Verb / ˈlaɪʌbʌl / Another word for liable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

responsible for something by law or rule

Synonyms & similar words

nonimmune unresistant apt nonresistant accountable answerable responsible obligated chargeable subject culpable blameworthy guilty bound tending

Synonyms by register

Formal

responsible accountable answerable obligated

Informal

likely apt prone bound

Literary

fated destined

Antonyms

unlikely exempt immune free safe unanswerable

Common collocations

  • liable to pay
  • liable for damages
  • liable to prosecution
  • liable to arrest
  • liable to be sued
  • legally liable
  • financially liable

Word family

noun liability
adjective liable

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to mean legally responsible. Can also mean likely to do or experience something, usually something unpleasant.

Example sentences

  1. The store is liable for any damage caused by the products they sell.
  2. If you break the law, you are liable to be punished.
  3. As a driver, you are liable for any accidents you cause.
  4. The company is liable for the safety of its employees.
  5. She was held liable for the damages to the property.

Quotes

  • I'm not liable to be impressed with technology until it comes with a manual that includes the word 'easy' in the title.
  • There is no greater responsibility than being accountable to one's self.
  • The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

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