Condign

[kәn'dain]

Definition

(adj.) fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment; 'condign censure' .

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Definition

(a.) Worthy; suitable; deserving; fit.

(a.) Deserved; adequate; suitable to the fault or crime.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [Said only or chiefly of punishment.] Deserved, merited, suitable, adequate.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Deserved, merited, meet, just, adequate

ANT:Undeserved, unmerited, scant, excessive

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Definition

adj. well merited: adequate (of punishment).—adv. Condign′ly.—n. Condign′ness.

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