Definition of Accountable

held as liable for a person or thing

Examples of Accountable in a sentence

The boy lied because he didn’t want to be held accountable for breaking his neighbor’s window.  🔊

To the disappointment of hundreds of victims, the head of the Ponzi scheme wasn’t held accountable for his financial crimes.  🔊

The intoxicated driver should be held accountable for all the deaths caused by his reckless behavior.  🔊

Because my dog bit the little boy, I’m being held accountable for all of the child’s medical expenses.  🔊

When parents aren’t around to hold their kids accountable for negative behaviors, the kids run wild.  🔊

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