Synonyms of sentence

sentence 1 of 2

noun

ˈsen-tᵊn(t)s 

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
• finding
• decision
• opinion
• holding
• doom
• declaration
• injunction
• punishment
• decree
• pronouncement
• conclusion
• award
• inquest
• penalty
• resolution
• order
• determination
• edict
• dictum
• authority
• discipline
• arbitrament
• 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
• punish
• doom
• damn
• judge
• discipline
• correct
• rule
• adjudge
• decree
• penalize
• censure
• find
• resolve
• conclude
• chastise
• chasten
• opine
• decide
• castigate
• determine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• reprieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentence

Noun

Vignali’s sentence was commuted by President Clinton on his last day in office; Becerra acknowledged calling the White House several times to discuss the possibility of Vignali’s release. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

The sentence included 20 consecutive six-year prison terms for rape convictions, along with a four-year term, totaling 124 years. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

She was then sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to the crime. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

In 2001, Overton was convicted and sentenced to life for the 1996 burglary that led to him being charged for the MacIvors’ murders. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026