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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amnesty

In a society traumatized by the violence of the last 70 years, the new president came to power seeking to resume the path established by the 2016 peace agreement, in which about 13,000 FARC combatants and sympathizers exchanged armed struggle for amnesty and state protection. — Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026

Is Cuba willing to dialogue with Cuban dissidents and grant amnesty to political prisoners? — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

Elia Kane Played by Love Lies Bleeding's Katy O’Brian, Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who has seemingly cleaned up her act and received amnesty from the New Republic. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026

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