CHARGEABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

chargeable

adjective

Definition of chargeable

as in punishable

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Recent Examples of chargeable Seeking help can mean inviting the state into one’s home in ways that may bring new harms, including the removal of children or criminalization of a partner whose behavior has not yet risen to the level of a chargeable offense. — Earl Smith, Time, 5 May 2026 Many are chargeable for cordless operation or, in the case of our favorite travel fan, can even function as chargers themselves. — Kat Merck, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2026 As for chargeable felonies, Hansen said that assault on police, a common crime at the anti-ICE protests that turn violent, should warrant felony-level charges under Minnesota law. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026 Demand, measured by chargeable weight, dropped 2 percent in the two-week-over-two-week timeline. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chargeable

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Adjective

Each count of a third-degree felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, up to five years' probation and a fine of up to $5,000.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
One of the charges — kidnapping — is a first-degree felony that is punishable by up to life in prison.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of punishable

Adjective

He was charged with abduction, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail, according to the outlets.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
They were detained on suspicion of sedition under the 2024 national security law and of dealing with assets known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offense under a separate law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Definition of indictable

Adjective

Legal experts say such a move would probably be swiftly blocked by courts, as would any unlawful deployment of military troops to polls.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The suit alleges that Paramount’s unlawful termination has caused him some $4 million in economic damages.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlawful

Adjective

Six other co-conspirators who bought remains from Lodge have also pleaded guilty and received sentences.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Reiner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and lying in wait.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of guilty

Adjective

Erdogan has called Netanyahu a war criminal and repeatedly accused Israel of atrocities in Gaza; Netanyahu has accused Erdogan of supporting Hamas.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
That’s a question usually put to criminal defendants and key players in a scandal, not the District Attorney’s office itself.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

Smith said once caught, the suspect will face charges of making terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
The teens face misdemeanors including trespassing and reckless conduct, and two were given citations for having pellet guns.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reckless

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