sentenced

verb

Definition of sentencednext
past tense of sentence
as in condemned
to impose a judicial punishment on the judge sentenced him to a fine of $50 and time served

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  1. condemned
  2. punished
  3. doomed
Verb
  • Her kids will be condemned to doing worse throughout their entire lives.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That treaty made Egypt the first Arab country to formally recognize the state of Israel, a move condemned by other Arab nations but which led to demilitarization of the Sinai Peninsula that lies between Israel and Egypt.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of condemned
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  • Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.
    Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Previously only the spouse who initiated the divorce was punished.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of punished
Verb
  • By design, these committees are doomed to fail.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Bieber lost for the year The Guardians’ season felt doomed even before their home opener when ace Shane Bieber was lost for the year to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
    Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of doomed
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