Synonyms for

Punishable

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

Definition

able to be punished; subject to punishment

Synonyms & similar words

penal penalizable prosecutable chargeable accountable answerable culpable blameworthy guilty liable responsible reproachable condemnable censurable reprehensible objectionable offensive unlawful illegal criminal felonious

Synonyms by register

Formal

penalizable culpable liable

Informal

get away with it off the hook in trouble

Literary

amenable to chastisement subject to retribution

Antonyms

exempt free unpunished acquitted pardoned forgiven cleared

Common collocations

  • punishable by law
  • punishable offense
  • punishable act
  • punishable by fine
  • punishable by imprisonment
  • punishable by death
  • not punishable

Word family

noun punishment
verb punish
adverb punishingly

Usage note

This word is primarily used in legal or formal contexts. It describes an action or behavior that can legally incur a penalty.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher said that cheating is a punishable offense.
  2. Speeding is a punishable traffic offense.
  3. Stealing is a punishable crime.
  4. Breaking the law is punishable by fines or imprisonment.
  5. Forgery is a punishable offense in most countries.

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