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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
answerable, responsible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accountable amenable
WEAK
bound chargeable obligated subject tied
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible unaccountable
WEAK
excusable freed immune unlikely
ADJECTIVE
open, likely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt inclined prone sensitive susceptible vulnerable
WEAK
assailable attackable beatable conquerable disposed exposed given in danger penetrable subject tending verisimilar vincible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unsusceptible
WEAK
excusable freed immune irresponsible unaccountable unlikely

Example Sentences

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If you are cosigners or co-owners of property or financial accounts, you could be liable, Cordes noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

You may have heard about last week’s twin verdicts against Meta and YouTube, which held the tech companies liable for harms their products inflicted on young people.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

One of the main arguments is that those alive today should not be held liable for the crimes of their ancestors.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Jurors on Wednesday found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing platforms that are meant to addict young users.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“This boy and I are liable to have a long association whether we like it or not. I want him to know.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.