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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The full transcript of the judge's sentencing remarks, which reveal the complex sentencing exercise, were made publicly available after the BBC requested they be transcribed.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Henry KC said: "Parliament has decided that when sentencing children an entirely different approach is required."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

During the sentencing hearing, victim impact statements were read, including one from Kessler’s widow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

His two co-defendents, wife Rebecca Vance, 42, and friend Keir Ceballos-Rivera, 34, previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

First, he asked Bunderson and Reggie to come to the defense table, across the aisle from Linton, to hear what they had to say in advance of sentencing.

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