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

Wang faces up to 10 years in prison during her sentencing hearing scheduled for October.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector and hit investors and domestic banks hard.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The Manhattan district attorney’s office on Friday said it wants to keep its case going while the federal sentencing of Mangione is pending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

While his sentencing was delayed to a later date, Sandoval can only receive life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty under California law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

“And there’s going to be a public trial and sentencing this weekend. On Saturday,” the leader continued.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix