Meaning & use
condone
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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