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liable Synonyms

Another word for liable

Choosing another word for liable depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Legally responsible or obligated to pay for damages, debts, or official penalties.

Usage Example

"The contractor was held accountable for the structural damage caused by the faulty foundation."

Strongest
accountable
responsible
answerable
Strong
culpable
obligated

• adjective (Context 2)

Likely or prone to experience or do something undesirable.

Usage Example

"Without proper hydration, marathon runners are likely to suffer from severe exhaustion."

Strongest
likely
prone
Strong
apt
inclined
susceptible
subject
predisposed

Opposites of liable

The opposite of liable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unlikely
exempt
immune
unaccountable
improbable
resistant
invulnerable
excused
See all opposites of liable

• Nearby Words

lewisia
lexicon
liability
liable
liaise
liaison
liao

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Liable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/liable
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