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

The sentencing follows years of litigation over Weinstein’s criminal case in the state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Awaiting sentencing, Kao worked as a line cook at a Cheesecake Factory.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

"Moreover, drawing a bright line distinction based on being 18 at the date of conviction or sentence is a recognised feature of sentencing and the criminal justice system."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

At his March 1 sentencing hearing, McGuire faces up to life in prison.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

After sentencing, Trina was immediately shipped off to an adult prison for women.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson