adj
punishable
PUH-nih-shuh-buhl
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
Word Forms
more punishable comparative, most punishable superlative
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Fraud is _____ by up to ten years in prison.