punishable

adjective

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as in chargeable

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Recent Examples of punishable Voting is optional in New Zealand but enrollment for those eligible and living in the country is compulsory, with failure to do so punishable by a fine of 100 New Zealand dollars ($59). — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Failure to do so is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $25 to $250. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The two second-degree murder charges are each punishable by 10 to 30 years in prison. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 He’s charged with seven counts of wire fraud, each punishable by up to 20 years in prison. — Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Cloth faces seven counts of wire fraud tied to his involvement in the scheme, and each count is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison, prosecutors said. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Each count of wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Each count of wire fraud against Cloth is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Each count of wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, according to prosecutors. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
  1. chargeable
  2. indictable
  3. impeachable
  4. unlawful
  5. criminal
  6. reckless
  7. irresponsible
  8. guilty
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
  • But the reality [is] Trump does an impeachable offense every week.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
  • And there was explicit conversation among founders about how violations of the Emoluments Clause constitute impeachable offenses.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of impeachable
Adjective
  • Greg Field, a 27-year LAPD veteran and director of the Police Transportation Motor Transport Division, noted the sync systems are useful for mass messages, such as at a fire evacuation or an unlawful assembly.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • McFadden is currently charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlawful
Adjective
  • Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Bad actors rely on their platforms to distribute illicit products, facilitate fraud and fund criminal activity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • Authorities say the employee who discharged the firearm has been charged with reckless conduct.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • Thus the state’s irresponsible fiscal games are exacerbating the chronic financial problems that school systems face, including those in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, wealthy parents can be irresponsible, and low-income parents can create loving, enriching homes.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of irresponsible
Adjective
  • Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 30-year-old Afghan national accused in the attack, has pleaded not guilty.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The couple, who married in 2017 and have four children, were due to be seen before a judge in an Arkansas court on Monday but skipped the hearing after their not guilty pleas were withdrawn and a plea by order to the court was submitted.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
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