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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Love was remanded in custody and the court was told a sentencing hearing would likely take place in September.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

According to his subsequent plea agreement, he is still awaiting sentencing because he is cooperating with ongoing investigations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

McCluskie’s sentencing is scheduled for June 4, two days after the primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In a lengthy letter to the court ahead of his sentencing, Fleming acknowleged his shame over his part in Perry's death.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A group of protesters have streaked their hair scarlet, imitating the bloodstained lock Day had when he’d stood out here for his sentencing.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu