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

Mr Justice Bennathan ruled that Brand must be remanded into custody until sentencing on Monday, when he is expected to receive a lengthy prison sentence.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Louis Lee, a friend of the activist, said Wong remained "energetic" behind bars but was sometimes "worried and nervous" about the sentencing.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

In her victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing, Mr Mullins' wife of 27 years, Sarah, said her husband had been her "safety net".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

I nodded feebly, my head cast down like a victim awaiting sentencing.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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