1. (noun)sentence a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language Synonyms: condemnation, prison term, judgment of conviction, time, conviction
2. (noun)conviction, judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed Synonyms: article of faith, conviction, strong belief, condemnation, sentence, time, prison term, judgment of conviction, curse, execration, disapprobation
3. (verb)prison term, sentence, time the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned Synonyms: conviction, clip, condemnation, sentence, prison term, fourth dimension, judgment of conviction, metre, meter, time, clock time
1. sentence To condemn is to pass judicial sentence or render judgment or decision against. We may censure silently; we condemn ordinarily by open and formal utterance. Condemn is more final than blame Synonyms: condemn, blame, convict, doom, reprove, censure, denounce, reprobate, sentence Antonyms: absolve, applaud, exonerate, pardon, acquit, approve, justify, praise