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amnesty

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of amnesty

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense

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

Synonyms of amnesty

absolution, forgiveness, pardon, remission, remittal

Words Related to amnesty

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity

commutation, commuting, reprieve

clemency, leniency, mercy

Near Antonyms of amnesty

conviction, sentence

assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying

castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnation

Antonyms of amnesty

penalty, punishment, retribution

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