liable
/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/adjective3 syllables
Liable means: (often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with.
Synonyms for liable8
adjective, as in (often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with
adjective, as in subject to legal action
nonexempt
adjective, as in held legally responsible
What does liable mean?4
adjective
1
(often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with“liable to diabetes”
2
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant“he is apt to lose”
3
subject to legal action“liable to criminal charges”
4
held legally responsible“men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with liable?4
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Liable in a sentence
- If you don't keep your cool, you're more liable to fuck up.sabretou
- In a similar situation, the company was held liable.FlamingTofu
- If you disagree with him, he is liable to get angry.CK
- The man is liable to the death penalty.unknown
- Anyone who breaks this rule is liable to severe punishment.unknown
- We are liable to get a storm before the day is out.unknown
- My wife is liable to catch a cold.Auride
- Remember that you are held liable for giving deliberately false testimony.AlanF_US
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