amnesty Synonyms
Another word for amnesty
• noun (Context 1)
An official pardon granted by a government or authority to a group of people who have committed political offenses or other violations of the law.
"The newly elected government declared a general pardon for all political prisoners."
• noun (Context 2)
A specified period during which people can admit to an offense, pay overdue fees, or surrender prohibited items without facing penalties or prosecution.
"The public library announced a two-week grace period during which patrons could return overdue books without paying fines."
• verb (Context 3)
To grant an official pardon to (an offender or group of offenders).
"The administration decided to pardon thousands of citizens who had peacefully protested the previous regime."
Opposites of amnesty
The opposite of amnesty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: