AMNESTY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of amnesty The ceasefire plan includes provisions for voluntary buyback of weapons in Gaza, conditional amnesty for those who lay down their arms, and safe passage abroad for those unwilling to accept the framework. —

Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 On May 5, attorneys with the Coalition for Human Rights and Democracy said a Venezuelan court had denied amnesty measures requested on behalf of Quero Navas, who at the time was still officially considered missing. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 There will be no more amnesty (pathway to citizenship) under my administration. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 The city should cut rebuilding red tape with permit amnesty, fee waivers and a dedicated case manager to fast-track rebuilding. —

Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amnesty

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Noun

Then-Bruins head coach Pat Burns had little forgiveness for a young Thornton’s poor defensive habits and lack of physicality.

— Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
They'll be locked into standard payment plans, which can mean higher monthly payments without any chance of forgiveness.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 2 June 2026