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 a court filing ahead of the sentencing, Boelter’s attorneys said his plea and request for multiple life sentences was an effort in showing remorse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The Hortmans' children, Sophie and Colin, addressed the court at the emotional sentencing hearing, the Star Tribune said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The three are now in custody ahead of the sentencing.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

For U.S. law enforcement officials who spent much of their careers trying to bring Zambada to justice, the sentencing Monday offered some long-awaited closure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Tennessee and upheld the rights of states to present evidence about the character of the victim in a capital sentencing trial.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson