Synonyms of amnesty

amnesty

noun

ˈam-nə-stē 

as in forgiveness

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

the president of France traditionally grants amnesty to specially selected prisoners on Bastille Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forgiveness
• pardon
• immunity
• parole
• absolution
• remission
• exemption
• remittal
• exoneration
• acquittal
• vindication
• indemnity
• exculpation
• clemency
• leniency
• impunity
• commutation
• condonation
• mercy
• reprieve
• commuting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• punishment
• penalty
• retribution
• conviction
• sentence
• assessment
• charge
• imposition
• fine
• condemnation
• levying
• chastisement
• castigation
• chastening

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of amnesty

Miller helped stoke it, circulating policy briefings claiming the bill was a sellout to the forces of amnesty and making alliances with establishment-critical media figures like Tucker Carlson and especially Steve Bannon, the head of Breitbart News. —Andrew Prokop, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has announced an amnesty program for taxpayers. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

Pirates were reportedly given amnesty to join the mourners. —Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024

Like state unclaimed property laws, amnesty programs vary widely by jurisdiction, and some states do not offer such programs. Maintain Momentum Getting unclaimed property compliance on track will have limited benefits if viewed as a one-time event. —Jon D'amato, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024