American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sentenced

IPA transcription: ['sɛntənst]

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Verb

  • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

    “He was condemned to ten years in prison”

Usage examples

  • The revolt was foiled and Gaylani was sentenced to death.
  • The ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs was sentenced for forging documents authenticating the cargo.
  • He was sentenced to ten years in the Indiana State Prison.
  • The other five defendants were sentenced to death by hanging.
  • They were sentenced to death by stoning.
  • Francesca Mambro and Giuseppe Fioravanti were sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • Hinton was sentenced to jail followed by probation.
  • After killing the murderer, Sharp is sentenced to seven years in prison.
  • Kirkpatrick was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • She was sentenced to life in prison.