PUNISHABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

punishable

adjective

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as in chargeable

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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

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Spanning multiple decades, the period procedural follows a legendary detective who, alongside his dedicated team, cracks complex criminal cases while chronicling the evolving apparatus of China’s public security forces.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Patterson said on his campaign website his priorities include pushing for local rather than state control, strengthening criminal accountability, securing funding for infrastructure and protecting homeowners from rising property tax rates.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

Whether or not Hal was right to entice Zoe (upon whose shoulders the carnage ultimately falls), his decision to circumvent the Guardians’ chain of command is what ultimately leads to countless deaths and his imprisonment for reckless endangerment.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
They would be purchased with such reckless abandon that your biggest fear would be a three-day rally that took stocks up 40%.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of reckless

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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

Definition of irresponsible

Adjective

Mike Smith, the first person to face federal charges tied to music streaming fraud, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
He was found guilty in a subsequent civil trial, yet still awarded custody of the divorced couple’s two children.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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