Synonyms of sentencing

sentencing

verb

present participle of sentence

as in condemning

to impose a judicial punishment on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemning
• punishing
• dooming
• adjudging
• damning
• judging
• ruling
• penalizing
• disciplining
• correcting
• finding
• decreeing
• resolving
• determining
• opining
• chastening
• concluding
• deciding
• chastising
• censuring
• castigating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardoning
• reprieving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sentencing

Such a motion can allow prosecutors to request a sentence reduction after sentencing based on a defendant’s assistance to investigators. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The judge in Kao’s sentencing ultimately offered him no benefit for his cooperation with federal authorities, sentencing him to 87 months in federal prison. — William Turton, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026

Then 28, Steen was a groundskeeper at nearby Myers Park Country Club who had been out on parole following sentencing for a series of car break-ins, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Michael Douglas, in a letter to a federal judge who was considering sentencing his son Cameron on drug charges, pleaded for mercy in 2010. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Court records show the judge, shortly before sentencing Garcia last week, denied a defense motion seeking a new trial. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Timothy is charged with murder — an offense that typically mandates a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole — therefore the judge is required to hold a Miller hearing before sentencing in the case. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

While the boy has not been charged as an adult, the adult designation gives a judge the option of sentencing him as a juvenile, an adult, or fashioning a blended sentence with the option of imposing an adult sentence if the boy is not rehabilitated. — Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2026

But if convicted, the judge would have the option of sentencing him as a juvenile, as an adult or imposing a juvenile sentence that could convert to an adult sentence if he is not rehabilitated. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026