What is another word for scot-free?

Pronunciation: [skˈɒtfɹˈiː] (IPA)

"Scot-free" is a phrase which means to escape a punishment or responsibility without incurring any consequences. Other synonyms for this phrase include "unscathed", "unharmed", "unpunished", "untouched" and "unaffected". Other related phrases that convey a similar meaning are "get away with murder", "to walk away", and "to get off the hook". It is important to note that these phrases convey different degrees of severity in relation to the offence committed. The phrase "scot-free" is often used in a negative context and can be used to express disapproval or frustration at someone escaping punishment.

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What are the hypernyms for Scot-free?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Scot-free

  • Believing a person deserves a defence is not the same as doing anything in your power to get him off scot-free.
    Tammy Bruce
  • Now days are dragon-ridden, the nightmare Rides upon sleep: a drunken soldiery Can leave the mother, murdered at her door, To crawl in her own blood, and go scot-free.
    William Butler Yeats

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