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

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the Athenian democracy’s commitment to free and equal speech, Socrates was found guilty and sentenced to death.

From The Wall Street Journal

"No sentence can undo the trauma of what she endured. But we hope today marks the beginning of her journey toward the bright, safe, and happy future she deserves," the judge told the court.

From BBC

The Home Office said officials who failed to produce documents without "reasonable excuse" could face a prison sentence.

From BBC

She was sentenced on Thursday to 28 weeks in custody, suspended for 18 months, the DWP said.

From BBC

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