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

Best appeared in court Thursday accompanied by his attorney, federal public defender Shea Lynn Watts, to hear whether his plea was accepted and what his sentence would be, according to court records. — Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026

Stand up straight, speak in full sentences, and let the simple truth be enough. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Verb

Like too many Surrealists, Moore and Cahun got caught and sentenced, receiving six years on one charge and the death penalty on another. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Pelosi pleaded guilty in 2022 to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. — ABC News, 17 July 2026