PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

adjective

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as in chargeable

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Recent Examples of punishable Assi is charged with a hate crime, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000 or both. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The ban makes membership in or support for Palestine Action a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 In 1796, New York reduced the number of crimes punishable by death but retained capital punishment for murder. — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Many crimes, including property crimes like burglary or moral sins such as adultery, were punishable by death in the American colonies. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Leaking a county-level grand jury report could constitute a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida, which is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 There are acts that are punishable by law in the United States that aren't here. — Baptiste Mandrillon, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The penalty is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and no more than six months in jail. — Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Each of those is punishable by a maximum of one month in prison. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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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

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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

Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
For every responsible actor, there are three irresponsible ones, which then tilt a few more responsible ones along with them.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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