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escape punishment

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Example Sentences

Oh, he's not insane—not enough to escape punishment, anyhow.

If a man throws a huge stone at his wife's head, would he escape punishment on the plea that he only meant to Rock her to sleep?

In fact, he was obviously anxious to appease the anger of this officer, and so escape punishment for his remissness.

But courts may exist, and may decide the causes brought before them, though such crimes escape punishment.

Magelone vowed inwardly that he should not escape punishment.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to escape punishment, such as: acquit, clear of charges, find not guilty, get away with, get off, and get off scot-free.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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