unpunished
/'ʌn'pʌniʃt/
Definition
Adjective: Not having received any penalty, sanction, or negative consequence for a wrongdoing or offense.
Usage
The adjective "unpunished" describes a state where a person, action, or behavior has escaped punishment. It is typically used with linking verbs like "go," "remain," or "leave." * The crime must not go unpunished. * He was caught cheating but remained unpunished due to a technicality. * Such rudeness should not be left unpunished.
Examples
- The dictator's atrocities did not go unpunished; he was eventually brought to trial.
- If vandalism is left unpunished, it may encourage more serious crimes.
- She felt it was unfair that her brother's mistake went unpunished while hers did not.
Advanced Usage
- "to let something go unpunished": To deliberately choose not to punish a specific act.
- The teacher decided she could not let the bullying go unpunished.
- "with impunity": This is a related adverbial phrase meaning "without punishment or negative consequences." It is often used in more formal contexts.
- Corruption cannot be allowed to continue with impunity.
Variants and Related Words
- Punish (verb): To impose a penalty on someone for an offense.
- Punishment (noun): The penalty inflicted.
- Punished (adjective): Having received a penalty.
- Unpunishable (adjective): (Less common) Not capable of being punished.
Synonyms
- Scot-free
- Without penalty
- With impunity
Antonyms
- Punished
- Penalized
- Chastised
- Disciplined
Adjective
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not punished
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would he forget the crime and let it go unpunished?
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