condone
//kənˈdoʊn//
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.