adj. 25B6; adjective
who is responsible for prisons? : IN CHARGE OF, in control of, at the helm of, accountable for, liable for.
I am responsible for the mistake : ACCOUNTABLE, answerable, to blame, guilty, culpable, blameworthy, at fault, in the wrong.
a responsible job : IMPORTANT, powerful, executive.
he is responsible to the president : ANSWERABLE, accountable.
a responsible tenant : TRUSTWORTHY, sensible, mature, reliable, dependable.