Synonyms of punishable

punishable

adjective

as in chargeable

Related Words

• chargeable
• indictable
• impeachable
• unlawful
• illegal
• criminal
• reckless
• irresponsible
• guilty
• foolish
• illicit
• disciplinable
• sinful
• amerciable
• wrongful
• improper
• wicked
• culpable
• illegitimate
• reprehensible
• bad
• blameworthy
• censurable
• reproachable
• blamable

Dissimilar Words

• blameless
• perfect
• faultless
• pure
• impeccable
• flawless
• irreproachable
• innocent
• guiltless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of punishable

The Los Angeles man was charged with one count of misdemeanor firing timber or prairie lands, which is punishable by up to 6 months in county jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

This is a class C misdemeanor — punishable by up to 15 days in jail and fines up to $750 — class B if there’s immediate threat of an accident, and class A if an accident occurs as a result. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

All were charged with destruction of property valued at less than $1,000, a misdemeanor punishable of up to 180 days in jail. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

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

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