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sentencing Synonyms

Another word for sentencing

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• noun (Context 1)

The judicial act or process of officially assigning a punishment to a person who has been convicted of a crime.

Usage Example

"The judge scheduled the defendant's formal judgment for the second week of November."

Strong
judgment
condemnation
punishment
penalization
Weak
doom

Opposites of sentencing

The opposite of sentencing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

acquittal
exoneration
pardon
clemency
amnesty
See all opposites of sentencing

• Nearby Words

sensuously
sensuousness
sentence
sentencing
sentient
sentiment
sentimental

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sentencing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sentencing
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