Definitions

sentence

[sen-tns] / ˈsɛn tns /

NOUN

punishing decree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

censure decision edict judgment order penalty punishment ruling term verdict

STRONG

book clock condemnation determination dictum doom fall getup hitch jolt knock pronouncement rap sleep stretch time trick vacation

WEAK

considered opinion sending up the river

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement indecision praise reward

WEAK

accusation charge

VERB

decide punishment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blame condemn confine convict imprison incarcerate jail penalize punish

STRONG

adjudge adjudicate damn denounce devote doom impound judge ordain proscribe railroad rule settle

WEAK

mete out pass judgment put away put on ice send to prison send up the river take the fall throw the book at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exonerate free let go liberate pardon praise release reward

STRONG

commend

WEAK

accuse blame charge

Example Sentences

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Anne Marie was disappointed he was not given a longer sentence.

From BBC

Three years ago, Apple overhauled autocorrect to look at overall sentence context.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have pleaded not guilty to the charges, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

From BBC

Those convicted of supporting a proscribed organisation face a maximum 14-year prison sentence.

From BBC

He faces a minimum of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in July.

From The Wall Street Journal