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

In his sentencing remarks, the judge paid tribute to the bravery of the women who gave evidence during the trial.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Brand was refused bail following his conviction on Thursday and will now spend the weekend in custody before he is due to return to the same court on Monday for sentencing.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"We can file the plea now, and go for sentencing on the 22nd."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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