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punishable

/ˈpʌn.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/
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punishable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Subject to or deserving of legal penalty, disciplinary action, or retribution (of an offense, action, or person).

Example

"Driving without a valid license is an offense punishable by a hefty fine."

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• Rhymes for punishable

• Nearby Words

punily
puniness
punish
punishable
punisher
punishing
punishingly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word was borrowed from Old French 'punissable', derived from 'punir' (to punish), which traces back to the Latin 'punire' and 'poena' (penalty).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Punishable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/punishable
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