⚖️condign

adjective
/ˈkɒndaɪn/

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example Sentences

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

Synonyms

deserved, fitting, appropriate, just, suitable

Antonyms

undeserved, unfair, inappropriate

Collocations

condign punishment, condign penalty, condign justice

Related Vocabularies

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
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