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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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In May, Keenan asked a federal appeals court to let Smirnov withdraw his guilty pleas, arguing that Judge Wright’s sentence violated the terms of Smirnov’s deal with prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s right there, the opening sentence of the second paragraph in the Fiscal Year 2027 Topline document just posted on the White House website.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

If the prime minister's message could be summarised in just one sentence, it was his admission that "this will not be easy".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Jen has faith in our justice system, understands that anyone who breaks the law will be punished, and accepts this sentence as just,” Shah’s attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said in a statement after sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He’s shaking his head vehemently before I even finish that sentence.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse