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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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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

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

In a sentencing memo filed before his court appearance, Fleming's lawyers said that he has gone "to extreme lengths to atone for his criminal conduct".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He was released on ongoing bail ahead of the sentencing process.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A short time after the trial and conviction, one of Ames's disillusioned CIA colleagues reflected on the larger meaning of his capture and sentencing.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau