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- pronunciation:
- sen
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 ns
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a grammatically complete unit in either writing or speech, marked by a clear beginning and a full stop and usu. expressing an independent statement, question, command, or the like.
- similar words:
- clause, phrase, simple sentence
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| definition 2: |
a formal judgment, including terms of punishment, such as that passed by a judge after trial of a case at law.
- synonyms:
- ruling
- similar words:
- conviction, determination, doom, finding, judgment, punishment, rap, verdict
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| related words: |
clause, decision, punishment, verdict, word |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sentences, sentencing, sentenced |
| definition: |
to pass a sentence on (a convicted person).
- synonyms:
- condemn, convict, judge
- similar words:
- doom, indict, penalize, punish
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| related words: |
judge, punish, try |
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