PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

adjective

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Recent Examples of punishable Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, collecting parts from a sea lion carcass is strictly prohibited and punishable by up to one year in jail and up to $36,000 in criminal fines. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors charged Cesar Cardoso, 53, with 13 offenses, including two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, which is punishable by up to life in prison. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Marcareno is facing a single felony count of aiding and abetting first-degree murder, which is also punishable by a life sentence. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026 All are punishable by a maximum of two years in prison or a $250,000 fine. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Troopers say failure to yield to a stationary vehicle is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense and is punishable by 10 to 90 days in jail and/or $150 to $300 in fines, and three points assessed on their Colorado driver's license. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 He is charged with official misconduct in the first degree, which is punishable by up to 12 months behind bars, if convicted, and unlawful access to a computer in the fourth degree, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days. — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026 According to local news reports, police in Pattaya over the weekend apprehended at least 25 individuals suspected of soliciting for prostitution, an offense punishable by fines. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 The charges are federal crimes punishable by up to 10 years in prison. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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

But after his son Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in June on charges involving unlawful firearms and forgery, police made a series of unsettling discoveries at the family home on Chew Avenue in Philly's Olney neighborhood.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Plummer has a history of violent charges in Cook County, including domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, authorities said.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of unlawful

Adjective

Initially arrested and charged in connection with Houston’s death in fall 2025, Franklin has also been charged in two additional criminal incidents.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The probe echoes investigations into the deaths of actor Matthew Perry and rapper Mac Miller, both of which resulted in criminal charges for their respective drug suppliers.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

The engineer abruptly resigned after refusing to contribute to a reckless corporate competition that could ultimately lead to uncontrollable AI.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
None were remotely reckless, and none prevented a promising attack, which are the usual triggers for cautions.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reckless

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