Synonyms of impunity

impunity

noun

im-ˈpyü-nə-tē 

as in immunity

freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

she mistakenly believed that she could insult people with impunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immunity
• protection
• exemption
• security
• defense
• safety
• forgiveness
• absolution
• shield
• cover
• armor
• guard
• screen
• safeguard
• dispensation
• aegis
• buffer
• bumper
• absolving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liability
• exposure
• susceptibility
• vulnerability
• openness
• susceptibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impunity

An international mission in March documented escalating police violence, smear campaigns fueled by public officials, persistent impunity, legal and digital threats and the ruling party’s efforts to tighten its grip over the media, CPJ said. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The king called on world powers to move beyond statements and use available diplomatic tools to enforce international law, saying the international community’s failure to act had fueled a growing sense of impunity. — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

One possible hypothesis comes in the prologue, set on June 9, 1956, turning on Police Commissioner Folcada, which suggests the terrible impunity of power. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

When union dues are forced, union bosses can ignore workers’ needs and interests with impunity. — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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