violable

adjective

Definition of violablenext
as in unsafe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violable
  1. unsafe
  2. vulnerable
  3. liable
  4. susceptible
  5. endangered
  6. threatened
  7. insecure
  8. exposed
Adjective
  • Almost immediately, regulation was required to prevent child labor, unsafe work practices, and pollution.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
  • How long drinking water will remain unsafe for residents is still unclear, says Faith Kearns, scientist and director of research communications with the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative at Arizona State University.
    Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • What the culture needs instead, Way suggested, is to teach the value of empathy, of being vulnerable, of being curious about other people.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Clemson was particularly vulnerable on the ground this season, allowing 160.6 rushing yards per game (85th) and 4.7 yards per carry (99th).
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • Last month, Trump’s adviser Stephen Miller warned that California officials of sanctuary cities may be criminally liable for interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The presence of debt makes borrowers contractually liable for repayment.
    Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of liable
Adjective
  • Consequently, consumers endure the worst of both worlds: a commodity that is susceptible to rapid price increases, lacking the infrastructure to reduce prices during periods of overproduction, all while relying on an emissions-intensive delivery system.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The banker was already susceptible to corruption — and now malfeasance will be condoned?!
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Williams said this project aimed to divert manufacturing processing away from our current reliance on palm oil in order to protect endangered species.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The eagle population grew in the years that followed, and the birds were removed from the government’s endangered species list in 2007.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of endangered
Adjective
  • Along with the Western Ghats, the paper identifies Lake Victoria in Africa, Lake Titicaca in South America and Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone as particularly species-rich—and threatened—freshwater regions.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While the exact species isn’t clear (the genus includes seven types), they are all considered threatened or critically endangered.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of threatened
Adjective
  • Bill was happily insecure, increasingly self-aware, yet sure there was always so much more to learn and understand.
    David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The health system has been working to reach communities beyond its four walls, particularly those who struggle with non-medical drivers of health including lack of stable food supply, poor transportation and unsafe or insecure housing.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of insecure
Adjective
  • While Hostin spoke, Anderson reached over and pulled Hostin's dress up to cover the exposed garment, prompting Hostin to pause her question and smile.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Cut off pointed tip of garlic bulbs to create an exposed surface.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of exposed
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