amnestied
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /æmˈnɛstɪd/
KK: /æmˈnɛstɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that has been granted amnesty, which means they are forgiven for a past offense or are no longer subject to punishment.
Example
The amnestied individuals were allowed to return to their home country without fear of prosecution.
Conversation
Did you hear that some prisoners were amnestied last week?
Yeah, I read about that! It’s a big deal.
I wonder what they'll do now that they’ve been amnestied.
I hope they can reintegrate into society and start fresh.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
forgiven
absolved
pardoned
Antonyms
punished
condemned
blamed
verb
Definition
To have been granted forgiveness or freedom from punishment for a past offense, often by a government or authority.
Example
The government amnestied several political prisoners last year.
Tense Forms
Past: amnestied
Past Participle: amnestied
Conversation
Did you hear that they amnestied those protesters after the trial?
Yeah, I saw that! It seems like a good move for peace.
Totally, it’s nice to see them being given a second chance.
Root Explanation
Amnestied → It is formed from "amnestia" (from Greek "amnestia", meaning forgetfulness) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "amnestied" means to have been granted a pardon or to have had a record of wrongdoing forgotten.
Memory Tip
Think of 'forgetfulness' ('amnestia') to remember that 'amnestied' means someone has had their past wrongs forgiven or forgotten.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.