Granting amnesty refers to the act of pardoning or forgiving someone for a particular offense or wrongdoing. There are several other synonyms that could be used in place of "granting amnesty," depending on the context in which it is being used. For example, "extending clemency" is a synonym that implies the forgiveness of a wrongdoing without any punishment. Another synonym would be "granting a reprieve," which refers to providing relief from a punishment or a sentence. Other synonyms include "pardoning," "exonerating," "absolving," and "remitting," all of which refer to the act of forgiving someone for their transgressions.