liable | Definition of liable

Synonyms and Antonyms of liable

1 being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases

Synonyms of liable

endangered, exposed, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable

Words Related to liable

uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured

Phrases Synonymous with liable

at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy

Near Antonyms of liable

covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded

Antonyms of liable

insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

2 being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so

the owner of a pet is liable for any damage that that pet might do

Synonyms of liable

accountable, amenable, answerable, responsible

Words Related to liable

beholden, indebted, obligated, obliged

Near Antonyms of liable

Antonyms of liable

irresponsible, nonaccountable, unaccountable