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indictable

adjective

Definition of indictablenext
as in punishable

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Recent Examples of indictable Trump has already – and repeatedly – alleged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is, like Noriega, not the head of state of his own country and therefore indictable. — Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025 Peel Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old Air Canada employee and charged him with a conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft over $5,000. — Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024 He had been convicted in January for a range of offenses including possession of a switchblade knife, being armed with a weapon with an intention to commit an indictable offense, stalking, intimidation, and damaging property, ABC reported. — Mark Baker and Rod McGuirk, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024 He was acquitted on one charge of concealing an indictable offense. — Angus Watson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for indictable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictable
  1. punishable
  2. chargeable
  3. criminal
  4. impeachable
  5. irresponsible
  6. reckless
  7. unlawful
  8. guilty
Adjective
  • Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, collecting parts from a sea lion carcass is strictly prohibited and punishable by up to one year in jail and up to $36,000 in criminal fines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors charged Cesar Cardoso, 53, with 13 offenses, including two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, which is punishable by up to life in prison.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of punishable
Adjective
  • Domestic terrorism itself is not a chargeable offense.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Plus, chargeable devices like power banks and laptops should always remain with you in the cabin.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Definition of chargeable
Adjective
  • Both raised concerns about the 2024 version, telling state lawmakers that the universities could face criminal penalties, civil fines or the loss of federal contracts.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • To spoil more of the joke’s punch lines would be criminal, but rest assured her son eventually confronts her about it.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • Jamie Raskin, Maryland Democrat, on another network this morning, saying the president has undoubtedly committed impeachable offenses.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But the reality [is] Trump does an impeachable offense every week.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Definition of impeachable
Adjective
  • Use credit, but be smart about it When finances are tight, pulling out a credit card may seem irresponsible.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And yet suddenly Liam the layabout, Liam the bozo, Liam the irresponsible clown is in his element.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of irresponsible
Adjective
  • Before deciding someone is reckless or overly cautious, look at what each of you is actually trying to protect.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • He was charged with reckless endangerment, a low level felony, and later released.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • But after his son Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in June on charges involving unlawful firearms and forgery, police made a series of unsettling discoveries at the family home on Chew Avenue in Philly's Olney neighborhood.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Plummer has a history of violent charges in Cook County, including domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, authorities said.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlawful
Adjective
  • Her name was Jessie King, and she was found guilty of murdering three children in 1889.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ramirez, 60, of Miami, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the same scheme.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guilty

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“Indictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictable. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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