What are some opposite words for amnesty?
Antonyms for amnesty
ˈæm nə stiamnesty
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term amnesty.
English Synonyms and Antonyms
amnestynoun
Acquittal is a release from a charge, after trial, as not guilty. Pardon is a removal of penalty from one who has been adjudged guilty. Acquittal is by the decision of a court, commonly of a jury; pardon is the act of the executive. An innocent man may demand acquittal, and need not plead for pardon. Pardon supposes an offense; yet, as our laws stand, to grant a pardon is sometimes the only way to release one who has been wrongly convicted. Oblivion, from the Latin, signifies overlooking and virtually forgetting an offense, so that the offender stands before the law in all respects as if it had never been committed. Amnesty brings the same idea through the Greek. Pardon affects individuals; amnesty and oblivion are said of great numbers. Pardon is oftenest applied to the ordinary administration of law; amnesty, to national and military affairs. An amnesty is issued after war, insurrection, or rebellion; it is often granted by "an act of oblivion," and includes a full pardon of all offenders who come within its provisions. Absolution is a religious word (compare synonyms for ABSOLVE). Remission is a discharge from penalty; as, the remission of a fine.
Antonyms:
penalty, punishment, retaliation, retribution, vengeanceSynonyms:
absolution, acquittal, forbearance, forgiveness, mercy, oblivion, pardon, pardon, remissionPreposition:
A pardon to or for the offenders; for all offenses; the pardon of offenders or offenses.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
amnesty
Antonyms:
penalty, retaliation, punishment, retribution, requital, visitation, infliction, exaction, trial, accountSynonyms:
pardon, acquittal, remission, condonation, oblivion, dispensation, absolution
Princeton's WordNet
amnestynoun
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
Synonyms:
free pardon, pardonpardon, amnestynoun
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Synonyms:
free pardon, forgiveness, pardonamnesty, pardon, free pardonverb
the formal act of liberating someone
Synonyms:
free pardon, forgiveness, pardonamnestyverb
grant a pardon to (a group of people)
How to use amnesty in a sentence?
Amnesty is the forgiveness of wrongdoing without consequences, there will be consequences for violating the law.
The tax amnesty will have a positive impact on the wealth-management business.
The real reason DHS chief Jeh Johnson supports McCaul is because behind the tough talk, McCaul shares the same immigration reform amnesty positions as Johnson, Obama, and Clinton!” USA Today Nov. 30, 2016
Anyone who has served our country and risked their lives or provided service for the citizens of this country as a veteran deserves amnesty -- especially when there are so many who have done nothing to earn citizenship or provide a military service to our country.
There are many issues I think we can work cooperatively with President-elect Biden, but a blanket amnesty for people who are here unlawfully isn’t going to be one of them.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#361 | account | |
#1452 | trial | |
#4806 | penalty | |
#7790 | punishment | |
#13192 | amnesty | |
#15960 | visitation | |
#16279 | vengeance | |
#23183 | retaliation | |
#33262 | retribution | |
#71877 | infliction | |
#184062 | exaction | |
#307426 | requital |
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