Meaning & use

condone

verb·Academic

To accept, forgive, or allow behavior that is considered wrong, without objecting to it.

See it in a sentence

The coach refused to condone bullying of any kind on his team.

Parents should not condone dishonesty just because a small lie seems harmless.

A note on using this word

Condone implies quiet acceptance through inaction, which differs from 'approve,' which suggests active endorsement.

Words with a similar meaning

excusetolerateoverlook

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