adj Uncommon

punishable

PUH-nih-shuh-buhl

Punishable (adj) means deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law. Example: “Fraud is punishable by up to ten years in prison.”

adj

Deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law.

"Fraud is punishable by up to ten years in prison."

How to use punishable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that carries or deserves a penalty.

Common pairings

punishable by law punishable offense

more punishable comparative, most punishable superlative

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Fraud is _____ by up to ten years in prison.

dispunishable nondisciplinary nonpunishable unpunishable

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What does “punishable” mean?

The word “punishable” means deserving or liable to be punished, especially by law. In plain terms, something that carries or deserves a penalty.

How do you pronounce “punishable”?

“Punishable” is pronounced PUH-nih-shuh-buhl (/ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “punishable” in a sentence?

Here is “punishable” used in a sentence: “Fraud is punishable by up to ten years in prison.”

What is the opposite of “punishable”?

The opposite of “punishable” — its antonyms — are dispunishable, nondisciplinary, nonpunishable and unpunishable.

What part of speech is “punishable”?

“Punishable” is an adjective.

Is “punishable” a common word?

“Punishable” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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