1. (noun)amnesty a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment Synonyms: free pardon, pardon
2. (noun)pardon, amnesty a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense Synonyms: free pardon, forgiveness, amnesty, pardon
3. (verb)amnesty, pardon, free pardon the formal act of liberating someone Synonyms: free pardon, forgiveness, amnesty, pardon
4. (verb)amnesty grant a pardon to (a group of people)
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'amnesty'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. amnesty 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 ju Synonyms: pardon, absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, oblivion, acquittal, forbearance, mercy, remission Antonyms: penalty, punishment, retaliation, retribution, vengeance