unpunished

[ˌʌnˈpʌnɪʃt]

unpunished Definition

  • 1not subjected to punishment or penalty
  • 2not held accountable for a wrongdoing

Using unpunished: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unpunished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The crime went unpunished due to lack of evidence.

  • Example

    He got away with cheating and remained unpunished.

  • Example

    The guilty party went unpunished for years until new evidence was discovered.

unpunished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unpunished

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Summary: unpunished in Brief

The word 'unpunished' [ˌʌnˈpʌnɪʃt] describes a situation where someone has not been subjected to punishment or penalty, or held accountable for a wrongdoing. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The crime went unpunished due to lack of evidence.' It can also be used informally, such as 'He got away with cheating and remained unpunished.'

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