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accountable adj.
responsible adj.

ADJECTIVE

accountable

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answerable culpable liable obliged

WEAK

charged with obligated

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unaccountable

WEAK

blameless innocent irresponsible unreliable untrustworthy

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

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answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

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innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

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on the hook

This let numerous defendants out of jail but kept them on the hook for nearly $3 billion in fines and restitution.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Policyholders would be on the hook to pay for anything above $500 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

But that also means that they are on the hook for the out-of-pocket amount.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

He was able to get an exemption after contacting local councillors but is still on the hook for a reduced premium of £544 for the period between May and August when the house was furnished.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

In the hallway, his father was slamming the receiver down on the hook.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

on the hook

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