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punishable

[ puhn-i-shuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. liable to or deserving punishment.


ˈܲԾ󲹲

/ ˈʌɪʃəə /

adjective

  1. liable to be punished or deserving of punishment
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܲԾˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲi··i·ٲ noun
  • ԴDz·ܲi·· adjective
  • ·ܲi·· adjective
  • ܲ·ܲi·· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of punishable1

1375–1425; late Middle English. See punish, -able
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Example Sentences

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Rioting - the use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly - is punishable with up to two years of imprisonment.

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In California, the attempted murder of a peace officer without premeditation is punishable by a five-, seven- or nine-year sentence.

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In Afghanistan, death is the maximum sentence for being queer, while in Syria it’s punishable by up to three years in prison.

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Deleting official communications is a federal crime, punishable by up to ten years in prison.

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It is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years.

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