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 wire fraud charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, while the money laundering charges carry up to 10 years. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Mangione faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and prosecutors suggested that his sentencing range under federal guidelines would be 24 to 30 years in prison. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison and continues to appeal his conviction. — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

After suffering three miscarriages, per the BBC, Mendoza became more and more desperate and made a decision at the Hospital General de México that resulted in her being sentenced to 13 years in prison. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026