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

“Defendant’s conduct is a blight on law enforcement, and its harm extends beyond his own misconduct,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

The median delay between sentencing and receiving a pardon during Biden, Obama and George H.W.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

During sentencing, the judge said "a common theme" in the character references was Keenan's remorse, and he also highlighted the defendant's contribution to his community.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

He stared stupidly at the superintendent, then dropped his head, like a victim awaiting sentencing.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane