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Liable

adjective

/ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

legally responsible or likely to be affected by something

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

He is liable to pay damages for the accident.

liable to

responsible, accountable, answerable, obligated, bound

Entry 1

responsible, accountable, answerable, obligated, bound

Entry 2

responsible, accountable, answerable, bound

exempt, free, unaccountable, irresponsible, released, immune

Entry 1

exempt, free, unaccountable, irresponsible, released

Entry 2

immune, exempt

liable for damages, legally liable, liable to prosecution, liable party, liable for, liable to, held liable

Entry 1

liable for damages, legally liable, liable to prosecution, liable party

Entry 2

liable for, liable to, held liable, liable party

Completely confused or bewildered.

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

having the form or attributes of a human

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy