be liable

VERB

tend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear contribute favor go gravitate influence lean turn

STRONG

aim bend conduce dispose drift head impel incline lead look move point redound trend

WEAK

be biased be conducive be disposed be in the habit of be inclined be predisposed be prejudiced have a tendency have an inclination make for move toward result in serve to verge on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hurt shun take

STRONG

dissuade follow obey

WEAK

abandon ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

They did not argue that Instagram or YouTube should be liable for what users posted, but rather that the platforms themselves, which weaponize infinite scroll, autoplay, and addictive feeds, are dangerous products.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The US tech giant, which has said it intends to appeal the decision, could be liable to reimburse millions of users.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

She said she had since been told by her bank that she continued to be liable for nearly £100,000 of debt.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

They would be liable for damage if their equipment caused harm to clients’ property.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

be liable

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