Punishable

/ˈpʌnɪʃəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Liable to be punished; deserving of punishment.

The law states that theft is a punishable offense.

Subject to legal punishment.

Any form of cheating during an examination is considered punishable.

Incurring consequences for improper behavior.

Actions that endanger public safety are punishable under the new regulations.

Worthy of retribution or disciplinary action.

He learned the hard way that disrespecting authority is a punishable act.

Derived from the verb 'punish' and the suffix '-able', indicating capability.

punishable offense

An act that can lead to punishment under the law.

punishable by law

Subject to penalties that are defined by legal statutes.

punishable act

Any deed that can incur punitive measures.

punishment

The infliction of a penalty for an offense.

penalty

The consequences imposed for breaking a rule or law.

offense

A violation or breach of a law or rule.

In trouble

He is really in trouble after what he did; that's so punishable.

Caught red-handed

If you're caught red-handed, that action is definitely punishable.