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

The most severe of the counts against him carry a 20-year prison sentence and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines if convicted. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Both received credit for time served as part of their sentences. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Shimon was sentenced to 12 years in prison and released on parole in 2021. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Not long afterwards, her son from a previous relationship was convicted of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison. — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026