PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

adjective

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Recent Examples of punishable Maliciously and intentionally killing an animal can be charged as felony animal cruelty in California, which is punishable by up to three years in county jail and up to $20,000 in fines. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The charges against Schram were all Class 4 felonies, which are punishable by a one- to three-year prison term. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Intentionally injuring or killing a cat is considered animal cruelty, which is punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor or a third-degree felony depending on the severity and intent of the act. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Murder is punishable by mandatory life imprisonment in Hong Kong. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 She has been charged with two counts of False Report or Threat of Terrorism, with each count punishable with 20 years in prison. — Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2026 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 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

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

In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union’s top court ruled Malta’s golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unlawful

Adjective

Caddell remains under administration, and the criminal investigation against the company and two of its managers in Italy is continuing, prosecutors said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
But that shifted in recent years as criminal justice advocates called attention to the issue.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

He was placed under arrest and charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
This reckless negligence was palpable at Bagram Air Base, where troops left an ocean of trash in the wake of their messy departure.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

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
But Lundquist cautioned against automatically treating Gen Z’s choices as irresponsible when the generation is making them under different economic conditions than its parents faced.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of irresponsible

Adjective

Smith accepted a deal from prosecutors in March, pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, of Orlando Florida, has pleaded not guilty to trying to murder the singing superstar, plus more than a dozen other felony charges stemming from the shooting in March.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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