# perishable vs punishable

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### perishable
*adjective · frequency rank #37,153*
Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

### punishable
*adjective · IPA /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ · frequency rank #19,673*
Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

## Source
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