AMNESTY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AMNESTY?

Need another word that means the same as “amnesty”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “amnesty” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Amnesty” are: pardon, free pardon, pardoning, reprieve, grant an amnesty to

Amnesty as a Noun

Definitions of "Amnesty" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “amnesty” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.
• An undertaking by the authorities to take no action against specified offences during a fixed period.
• The formal act of liberating someone.
• A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense.
• A period during which offenders are exempt from punishment.

Synonyms of "Amnesty" as a noun (4 Words)

free pardon	People who are free.
pardon	The formal act of liberating someone. He obtained pardon for his sins.
pardoning	The act of excusing a mistake or offense.
reprieve	A cancellation or postponement of an undesirable event. He accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a reprieve.

Usage Examples of "Amnesty" as a noun

• A month-long weapons amnesty.
• An amnesty for political prisoners.

Amnesty as a Verb

Definitions of "Amnesty" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “amnesty” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Grant an official pardon to.
• Grant a pardon to (a group of people.

Synonyms of "Amnesty" as a verb (3 Words)

grant an amnesty to	Give as judged due or on the basis of merit.
pardon	Grant a pardon to. I know Catherine will pardon me.
reprieve	Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death. Under the new regime prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved.

Usage Examples of "Amnesty" as a verb

• The guerrillas would be amnestied and allowed to return to civilian life.

Associations of "Amnesty" (30 Words)

accomplice	A person who helps another commit a crime. An accomplice in the murder.
advocate	A lawyer who pleads cases in court. Care managers can become advocates for their clients.
allege	Report or maintain. He is alleged to have assaulted five men.
allied	In combination or working together with. Allied territories.
arrest	Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of. They arrested a vessel with a ton of salmon on board.
assassination	An attack intended to ruin someone’s reputation. A failed assassination attempt.
attorney	A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice.
client	A person being dealt with by social or medical services. Friendly client programs like this enable you to perform complicated actions in just a mouse press or two.
collusion	Collusion between ostensible opponents in a lawsuit. The armed forces were working in collusion with drug traffickers.
committal	The official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital. The funeral service was held on May 12 followed by committal at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
complicity	Guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense. They were accused of complicity in the attempt to overthrow the government.
confederate	Relating to the Confederate States of America. Where was his confederate the girl who had stolen Richard s wallet.
conspirator	A person who takes part in a conspiracy. Conspirators had planned to seize the state.
cooperative	A farm, business, or other organization which is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits. Every member has clearly defined tasks in a cooperative enterprise.
disbar	Expel (a barrister) from the Bar, so that they no longer have the right to practise law. The corrupt lawyer was disbarred.
earned	Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action. A well earned reputation for honesty.
endorsement	A clause in an insurance policy detailing an exemption from or change in cover. The cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement.
exaction	The action of demanding and obtaining something from someone, especially a payment. The billions flow in through 28 taxes and countless smaller exactions.
henchman	Someone who assists in a plot. The dictator s henchman.
illegal	A person living in a country without official authorization. An illegal chess move.
implicate	Show (someone) to be involved in a crime. He is implicated in the scheme to defraud the government.
imprimatur	Formal and explicit approval. The imprimatur for this edition was granted by Cardinal O Casey.
imprisonment	The state of being imprisoned; captivity. The imprisonment of captured soldiers.
juror	Someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury.
lawyer	Of a lawyer work on the legal aspects of a contract lawsuit etc. Lawyering is a craft that takes a long time to become proficient at.
legalization	The act of making lawful. Calls for the legalization of cannabis.
liability	A thing for which someone is responsible, especially an amount of money owed. Once you contact the card protection scheme your liability for any loss ends.
malpractice	Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage. Investigations into malpractices and abuses of power.
prisoner	A person who is confined especially a prisoner of war. 200 rebels were taken prisoner.
testimony	A solemn protest or declaration. The testimony of an eyewitness.