Synonyms of sentence

sentence 1 of 2

noun

as in ruling

a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard

he received a light sentence because it was his first offense and he was an otherwise upstanding citizen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruling
• verdict
• judgment
• decision
• judgement
• finding
• punishment
• pronouncement
• holding
• declaration
• doom
• injunction
• opinion
• inquest
• conclusion
• penalty
• decree
• award
• edict
• dictum
• order
• resolution
• determination
• authority
• arbitrament
• discipline
• deliverance

sentence

2 of 2

verb

as in to condemn

to impose a judicial punishment on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemn
• doom
• punish
• judge
• damn
• rule
• discipline
• decree
• correct
• censure
• adjudge
• find
• penalize
• conclude
• chastise
• resolve
• chasten
• opine
• castigate
• decide
• determine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• reprieve

• pardon
• reprieve