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, responsibleRelated Words beholden, indebted, obligated, obligedNear Antonyms exempt, immuneAntonyms irresponsible, nonaccountable, unaccountable