LIABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LIABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “liable”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “liable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Liable” are: nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant, apt, responsible, accountable, answerable, chargeable, blameworthy, culpable, subject, guilty, faulty, censurable, likely, inclined, tending, disposed, predisposed, prone, given, exposed, open, susceptible, vulnerable, in danger of

Liable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Liable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “liable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Held legally responsible.
• Subject to legal action.
• Likely to be affected with.
• At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant.
• Likely to do or to be something.
• Likely to experience (something undesirable.
• Responsible by law; legally answerable.
• Subject by law to.
• (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with.

Synonyms of "Liable" as an adjective (26 Words)

accountable	Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible. Ministers are accountable to Parliament.
answerable	Responsible for. The Attorney General is answerable only to Parliament for his decisions.
apt	Mentally quick and resourceful. He is apt to be swayed by irrational considerations.
blameworthy	Responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame. Blameworthy if not criminal behavior.
censurable	Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious. Censurable misconduct.
chargeable	Liable to be accused, or cause for such liability. Trespassing is a chargeable offence.
culpable	Deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious. Culpable negligence.
disposed	Usually followed by to naturally disposed toward. James didn t seem disposed to take the hint.
exposed	Not sheltered or protected from the weather. The exposed northeast frontier.
faulty	Not working or made correctly; having defects. A faulty brake.
given	Acknowledged as a supposition. She was not often given to anger.
guilty	Causing a feeling of guilt. He was found guilty of manslaughter.
in danger of	Currently fashionable.
inclined	Having made preparations. An inclined ramp.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. Not a very likely excuse.
nonimmune	(often followed by `to’) likely to be affected with.
nonresistant	Not resistant.
open	Of a victor having won an open competition. The trees had buds and a few open flowers.
predisposed	Made susceptible. Because of conditions in the mine miners are predisposed to lung disease.
prone	Likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable. I was lying prone on a foam mattress.
responsible	Worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable. Determined who was the responsible party.
subject	Under the control or domination of another ruler, country, or government. The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation.
susceptible	Easily impressed emotionally. Patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection.
tending	(usually followed by `to’) naturally disposed toward.
unresistant	(often followed by `to’) likely to be affected with.
vulnerable	Capable of being wounded or hurt. An argument vulnerable to refutation.

Usage Examples of "Liable" as an adjective

• Non-resident trustees are liable to the basic rate of tax.
• Areas liable to flooding.
• Liable to criminal charges.
• Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service.
• The credit-card company is liable for any breach of contract.
• Patients were liable to faint if they stood up too suddenly.
• Liable to diabetes.
• She is liable to forget.

Associations of "Liable" (30 Words)

accountable	Able to be explained or understood. Ministers are accountable to Parliament.
answerable	Required to explain or justify one’s actions to; responsible or having to report to. The Attorney General is answerable only to Parliament for his decisions.
appellant	Of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals.
attribute	Attribute or credit to. The building was attributed to Inigo Jones.
binding	One of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot the bindings should release in case of a fall. The book had a leather binding.
claimant	Someone who claims a benefit or right or title. Claimants of unemployment compensation.
defendant	A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused. The defendant tried to claim that it was self defence.
duty	The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force. It s my duty to uphold the law.
entrust	Confer a trust upon. The messenger was entrusted with the general s secret.
fiduciary	A trustee. In a fiduciary capacity.
homework	Schoolwork that a pupil is required to do at home. He always helps his daughter with her homework.
law	The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system. Shooting the birds is against the law.
legal	Having legal efficacy or force. The European legal system.
legally	In a way that conforms to or is permitted or required by the law. This case is legally significant.
legitimize	Make legitimate. Voters legitimize the government through the election of public officials.
mandatory	Of or conveying a command. He did not want the guidelines to be mandatory.
manumission	The formal act of freeing from slavery. Manumission documents from the Slavery Chancellery.
morally	With reference to the principles of right and wrong behaviour. Murder is morally wrong.
must	Expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely. Charlotte must you put spanners in the works.
obligated	Caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course. Felt obligated to repay the kindness.
obligation	A written promise to repay a debt. I have an obligation to look after her.
partaker	A person or thing that is characterized by a quality. We are annual partakers in the parade.
plaintiff	A person who brings an action in a court of law. The plaintiff commenced an action for damages.
required	Required by rule. Required reading.
responsibility	A thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation. We expect individuals to take on more responsibility.
responsible	Having to report to (a superior) and be answerable to them for one’s actions. She had risen rapidly to a high and responsible position in the civil service.
rightful	Legitimately claimed; fitting. The rightful owner of the jewels.
sustainable	Capable of being sustained. Sustainable economic growth.
theoretically	In theory; according to the assumed facts. This scenario is theoretically possible but not very likely.
valid	(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. The visas are valid for thirty days.