You're right. Though checking their synonym guide [1], there is this: > accountable suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligat

You're right. Though checking their synonym guide [1], there is this: > accountable suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligation. [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable