PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

adjective

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as in chargeable

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Recent Examples of punishable Under California law, misdemeanor hit-and-run conviction is punishable by a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Xavier Lopez, 30, of Miami Beach; Dominick Munoz, 23, of Surfside; and Alain Pacheco, 18, of Hialeah, are facing several charges, including human trafficking involving a minor, which is a felony punishable by life in prison. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Committing sabotage on behalf of the groups will be punishable by up to life imprisonment after Parliament approves the legislation, which the government expects to take place by the end of the week. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Prosecutors contend the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 The Boise City Council later voted to make public camping an infraction, punishable by a $10 ticket, in order to comply with the law. — Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026 Violating this law is considered a criminal offense in the UK and is punishable by a fine for companies and up to six months in prison for individuals. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026 They are also expected to argue the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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

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

Since the tournament began, police have declared unlawful assemblies twice, including late July 5, when a crowd began throwing bottles at officers.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Opponents counter that California already bars unlawful firearm manufacturing with 3-D printers, and that ghost gun recoveries have declined since the state adopted a series of new laws and enforcement efforts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of unlawful

Adjective

Because Hostin had no criminal history and cooperated with officers, police said he was issued a summons for trespass and released.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The arrests were approved by the leaders of the Justice Department’s criminal division, a source told CNN.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

The defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
That context is what separates responsible flexibility from reckless convenience.

— Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

The expert also lamented the lack of empathy toward people who have lost relatives and described the handling of the bodies as irresponsible.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
The leftist mayor of Paris on the occasion of the latest heatwave attacked American standpoints on air conditioning, saying that the United States as a major contributor to climate change was irresponsible and not a role model.

— Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of irresponsible

Adjective

Nearly three years after Ebony Duncan vanished after leaving work in Independence, a Jackson County jury has found her former boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Matar has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that include engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

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