condone

//kənˈdoʊn//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

condoneInfinitive
condonePresent tense
condonedPast tense
condonedPast participle
condoningPresent participle
condonesThird-person singular
1

To accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue, often by not taking action against it.

The school cannot condone bullying in any form.

2

To forgive or overlook an offense or wrongdoing, especially by treating it as acceptable.

The teacher could not condone cheating, even if the student had good intentions.