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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During a sentencing hearing in federal court on Wednesday, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Phillips filed to divorce the “That ’70s Show” star after his sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

And if a lower-court ruling locking someone away was inaccurate or unfair, so too should the First Step Act allow appeal and a new sentencing.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026

He remains wanted after failing to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court for his trial and sentencing.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

"Commander Jameson," he says, "are you ready for him to proceed to sentencing?"

From "Legend" by Marie Lu