avoid punishment

Frequency: 6.710.8 per million words

to succeed in not being punished

punishmentVERB + punishment

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avoid

Examples (10)

  • The clever thief managed to avoid punishment by leaving the country.
  • She hoped her good behavior would help her avoid any further punishment.
  • He tried to avoid punishment by blaming his accomplice.
  • With his quick thinking, he was able to avoid the deserved punishment.
  • Many criminals seek to avoid punishment through legal loopholes.
  • The child tried to avoid punishment by hiding his broken toy.
  • It's difficult to avoid punishment when the evidence is overwhelming.
  • He was determined to avoid punishment and escape the consequences of his actions.
  • The lawyer's strategy was to help his client avoid punishment.
  • If you confess, you might avoid the harshest punishment.