Synonyms for Sentence
Definition of sentence
- noun
- a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; "he always spoke in grammatical sentences"
- (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"
- the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned; "he served a prison term of 15 months"; "his sentence was 5 to 10 years"; "he is doing time in the county jail"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "sentence"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like condemn, conviction, doom can replace "sentence" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Sentence" in song lyrics
See how sentence is used in real songs:
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"situation sentence"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"But I think life is more than a jail sentence"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister -
"Doing calisthenics which euphemisms to hand out a life sentence"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister