liable

liable

adjective

Definition of LIABLE

1

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm <because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases>

Synonyms endangered, exposed, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable

Related Words likely, prone; uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured

Phrases at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy

Near Antonyms covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded

Antonyms insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

2

being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so <the owner of a pet is liable for any damage that that pet might do>

Synonyms accountable, amenable, answerable, liable

Related Words beholden, indebted, obligated, obliged

Near Antonyms exempt, immune

Antonyms irresponsible, nonaccountable, unaccountable