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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 charge

Example Sentences

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The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Brazil recently passed an anti-gang law strengthening prison sentences to up to 80 years for those involved in organized crime.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

To me, when I listen, the songs feel like run-on sentences.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Some of those people have been serving sentences of 37, 41, 60 years.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

They are generally charged with misdemeanors and typically receive sentences involving fines, license suspension, and community service.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander