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Punishable Definition & Meaning

punishable
adjective
  1. liable to or deserving punishment; "punishable offenses"
  2. subject to punishment by law; "a penal offense"

"Punishable" in song lyrics

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  • "I be most humble but also punishable"
    Public Enemy f/ Masta Killa — Resurrection
  • "legally punishable"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does punishable mean?
liable to or deserving punishment; "punishable offenses" subject to punishment by law; "a penal offense"
What part of speech is punishable?
Punishable is an adjective.
How many definitions does punishable have?
Punishable has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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