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Opposite of sentence

Because the opposite of sentence shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense.

Usage Example

"The judge handed down a five-year prison pardon for the financial fraud conviction."

Strongest
pardon
acquittal
exoneration
Strong
reprieve
amnesty
absolution

• verb (Context 2)

To declare the punishment decided for (an offender) in a court of law.

Usage Example

"The magistrate sentenced the defendant to three hundred hours of community service."

Strongest
acquit
pardon
exonerate
Strong
absolve
reprieve
exculpate

Similar words to sentence

Words similar to sentence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

maxim
condemn
aphorism
punishment
penalty
adage
proverb
saying
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• Nearby Words

sensuous
sensuously
sensuousness
sentence
sentencing
sentient
sentiment

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sentence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sentence
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