Synonyms of punishable
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for punishable is penal. Other synonyms of punishable are castigable and chastisable. The opposite of punishable is nonpunishable.
Synonyms and similar words for punishable
adjectiveSubject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
- castigableAble or worthy to be punished.
- disciplinableFor which one is liable to be disciplined or punished.
- chastisableCapable or deserving of chastisement; punishable.
- penalSubject to punishment; punishable.
- statutableDescribing a crime or offence regulated by statute; legally punishable.
- subpenal obsoleteInvolving the imposition of a penalty; punishable.
Opposite of punishable
adjectiveMore antonyms
- nondisciplinaryNot disciplinary; not related to or for the purpose of punishment.
- nonpunishableNot punishable; of an act, for which no punishment has been authorized; of a person, beyond the reach of punishment.
- unpunishableNot punishable; unable to be punished.
- dispunishable archaicWithout risk of punishment; not punishable.
Meaning of punishable
- adjective Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
punishable in other languages
Questions about synonyms of punishable
- What is another word for punishable?
- Punishable has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as penal, castigable and chastisable.
- What is the opposite of punishable?
- The opposite of punishable is nonpunishable.
- What does punishable mean?
- Punishable means subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
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