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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomething that carries or deserves a penalty.
Common pairings
punishable by law
punishable offense
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- Comparative
- more punishable
- Superlative
- most punishable
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Fraud is _____ by up to ten years in prison.
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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.
