sentenced
word · lemma: sentence
/ˈsɛntənst/
SEN-tuhnst
/sˈɛntənst/
SEN-tuhnst
Definition
Given a punishment by a judge, usually after being found guilty in court.
Usage & Nuances
'Sentenced' is used in legal contexts for people judged guilty and officially given a punishment. Often paired with the punishment: 'sentenced to prison', 'sentenced to death'. Only used for the final decision, not the accusation or arrest.
Spanish: condenado - sentenciadoPortuguese (BR): condenado - sentenciadoPortuguese (PT): condenado - sentenciadoChinese (Simplified): 被判刑 - 被判罪Chinese (Traditional): 被判刑 - 被判罪Hindi: सज़ा सुनाई गई - दंडित किया गयाArabic: حُكم عليه - أُدينBengali: দণ্ডিত - সাজা দেওয়া হয়েছেRussian: приговорён - осуждёнJapanese: 判決を受けたVietnamese: bị kết ánKorean: 선고받다 - 형을 선고받다Turkish: cezalandırıldı - hüküm giydiUrdu: سزا سنائی گئیIndonesian: dijatuhi hukuman - divonis
Example Sentences
He was finally sentenced after years of trials.
natural
He was sentenced to five years in prison.
basic
She was sentenced after the trial.
basic
They were sentenced for stealing.
basic
Many people were shocked when she was sentenced so harshly.
natural
He didn’t expect to be sentenced; he thought he'd walk free.
natural