unhanged
Escaped the gallows
Unhanged describes someone who deserves hanging but hasn't been executed—typically in the phrase the greatest rogue unhanged or similar constructions suggesting a person has escaped deserved punishment.
The word is old-fashioned and usually appears in literary or humorous contexts: He's the biggest scoundrel unhanged.
One still alive after
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- aliveHaving current existence
living · breathing · spared · saved · escape · reprieved · fortitude · tenacity
Merciful treatment of offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- commutationSubstitution of penalties
- amnestyGroup pardon from authorities
absolution · forgiveness · leniency · grace · compassion · spared · deliverance · intercession
survivor
One still alive after
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
alive · living · breathing · spared · saved · escape · reprieved · fortitude · tenacity · continuation
clemency
Merciful treatment of offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- commutationSubstitution of penalties
amnesty · absolution · forgiveness · leniency · grace · compassion · spared · deliverance · intercession · petition
trial
Judicial examination of claims
- verdictOfficial court decision
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- convictionFirmly held belief
sentence · jury · prosecution · defense · judge · courtroom · evidence · testimony · gallows · noose
fugitive
One fleeing authorities
flee · abscond · elude · evade · hideout · liberty · freedom · underground · clandestine · bolt