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

The legislation outlines processes for conditional amnesties and the reintegration of thousands of Kurds, including armed combatants who have lived or operated from strongholds in neighboring Iran, Iraq, and Syria for decades. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Nearly 67% of respondents oppose amnesty for gang leaders, while 65% support long prison sentences for gang members, the survey found. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Spain itself just granted amnesty to undocumented migrants, with a million having already applied. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Right-wing parties around the continent blamed the incident on Spain's comparatively lax migration policies, including an amnesty granted to hundreds of thousands of unauthorised migrants this year. — Michael Francis Gore, USA Today, 31 July 2026