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liable > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1liable, aptAt risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
2liableSubject to legal action
3liable, nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
4liableHeld legally responsible
liable > pronunciation
Soundslay'ahbahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
liable > adjective 1
MeaningAt risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant.
Examples"she is liable to forget"
Synonymsapt
Similar tolikely
Nounsliability
liable > adjective 2
MeaningSubject to legal action.
Examples"liable to criminal charges"
Similar tononexempt
liable > adjective 3
Meaning(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with.
Examples"liable to diabetes"
Synonymsnonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant
Similar tosusceptible
liable > adjective 4
MeaningHeld legally responsible.
Examples"men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
Similar toresponsible
Nounsliability

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