AMNESTY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

amnesty

noun

ˈam-nə-stē

Definition of amnesty

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 Flávio has promised to seek a broad amnesty for his father and others convicted over the coup attempt, and to use the presidential pardon power if Congress does not act. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 But few Fascists were ever formally prosecuted for their crimes, and a general amnesty (granted by Palmiro Togliatti, the pragmatic head of the Italian Communist Party) was announced in 1946. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 But there has been little appetite for the measure from hardline Republicans, who have accused her of advocating for amnesty for immigrants. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 If a salary cap and floor are instituted, they could be phased in over a few years and could include amnesty provisions that allow teams to get out of one onerous contract that would otherwise count against the cap, etc. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amnesty

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The play, written by Jessica Dickey, is a fictional exploration of a schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and how the community learns to provide forgiveness and compassion.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
The idea is to provide a pathway to student loan forgiveness for people who work in public service.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of forgiveness

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Ford placed the inmate’s bid for clemency on the agenda of the state pardons board — an example, Lombardo claims, of the way Ford treats criminals.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Punian was granted a pardon in recognition of his rehabilitation and military service.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pardon

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