SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
condone
verb
To accept or allow conduct despite recognizing it as wrong.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Allow despite wrongdoing
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Usage distinction
Return to topForgiveness can still condemn the behavior; condone suggests accepting or letting it pass.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See condone in use
The club would not condone deliberate damage to its equipment.
The coordinator also knew that quietly ignoring repeated misuse of reserved shelves would condone conduct the group had already agreed was wrong.
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