PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

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Recent Examples of punishable 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. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Arson is generally a felony punishable by 16 months to nine years in state prison under California law. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Having expired tags in Idaho is a traffic infraction punishable by a $101 fine, according to the Idaho Supreme Court. — Hali Smith july 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 She has been charged with first-degree murder and assisting self-murder, a second-degree felony in Florida punishable by a maximum of 15 years in prison. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 The two offenses are Class B felonies punishable by up to 20 years in prison. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 He is charged with one count of transportation of child pornography, which is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison, and has a maximum possible sentence of 20 years. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Under Texas law, a second-degree felony is punishable by two to 20 years in prison. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 The sending off was the first of its kind after the International Football Association Board — the body which sets the rules of the game — changed its laws in April to include players covering their mouths in instances of confrontation being punishable with a red card. — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 June 2026

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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

Kayden Bordley, 19, faces one count each of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Jackson County charging document.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
The hours-long pandemonium involved some teenaged children and young adults throwing mortars, fireworks and more at those who crowded about and at police officers, a grocery store getting merchandise stolen and an unlawful assembly declared.

— Sierra van der Brug, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

Definition of unlawful

Adjective

Kayden Bordley, 19, faces one count each of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Jackson County charging document.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
The Chino Police Department is leading the criminal investigation.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

The insults often accompany reports and even videos of kids and teens engaging in reckless riding — weaving through traffic, running stop signs, ignoring pedestrians, and performing stunts like wheelies in opposing lanes, sometimes without helmets.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Platner has faced multiple allegations of reckless and drunken behavior and disturbing behavior toward women since launching his campaign in August.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

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
As the irresponsible use of AI escalates and an OpenAI smart model has already refused to follow instructions, Cameron's nightmare is turning into reality.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026

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