sentencing

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 charge

Example Sentences

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sentencing

A lawyer for Jensen said they expect a sentencing hearing in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The investigation was launched despite a sentencing judge ruling Nowak would not have survived his injuries, however quickly he received treatment.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

During her sentencing hearing, prosecutors alleged Owens conducted “psychological warfare” on the two victims and sent hundreds of text messages trying to back up her claims of being pregnant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Leaving court after the sentencing, Brown was greeted by loud cheers from fans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

Again, it’s the least I can do for someone I might be sentencing to such a cruel fate.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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