Synonyms of sentencing

sentencing

verb

present participle of sentence

as in condemning

to impose a judicial punishment on

the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemning
• punishing
• dooming
• adjudging
• damning
• judging
• ruling
• penalizing
• disciplining
• correcting
• finding
• decreeing
• resolving
• determining
• opining
• chastening
• concluding
• deciding
• chastising
• censuring
• castigating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardoning
• reprieving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentencing

The judge in Kao’s sentencing ultimately offered him no benefit for his cooperation with federal authorities, sentencing him to 87 months in federal prison. — William Turton, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026

Then 28, Steen was a groundskeeper at nearby Myers Park Country Club who had been out on parole following sentencing for a series of car break-ins, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Michael Douglas, in a letter to a federal judge who was considering sentencing his son Cameron on drug charges, pleaded for mercy in 2010. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Harricharan was sentenced to 20 years in July, and Israel faces sentencing in December. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Court records show the judge, shortly before sentencing Garcia last week, denied a defense motion seeking a new trial. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Timothy is charged with murder — an offense that typically mandates a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole — therefore the judge is required to hold a Miller hearing before sentencing in the case. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

While the boy has not been charged as an adult, the adult designation gives a judge the option of sentencing him as a juvenile, an adult, or fashioning a blended sentence with the option of imposing an adult sentence if the boy is not rehabilitated. — Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2026

But if convicted, the judge would have the option of sentencing him as a juvenile, as an adult or imposing a juvenile sentence that could convert to an adult sentence if he is not rehabilitated. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026