Impunity
/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Impunity means getting away with doing something wrong without facing any punishment, so you can act freely without worrying about getting into trouble.
Examples
- Some students believe they can cheat on tests with impunity, thinking that they won't get caught, but in reality, cheating can hurt their learning and future success.
- During the history lesson, we learned that some leaders in the past acted with impunity, making decisions that harmed others without facing any consequences for their actions.
- When kids bully others at school, they often feel they can do so with impunity, unaware of the emotional damage they cause and how it affects their classmates.
Synonyms
freedom
exemption
getaway
license
leeway
Antonyms
punishment
penalty
accountability
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