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- Dictionarycon·done/kənˈdōn/
verb
- 1. accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue: "the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs"
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Sep 17, 2011 · Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the verb condone, which means to pardon or overlook something bad or blameworthy. See examples of condone in sentences and related words in the dictionary.
Condone means to ignore or accept behaviour that is wrong. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and listen to the pronunciation.
Condone definition: to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like). See examples of CONDONE used in a sentence.
If you condone something, you allow it, approve of it, or at least can live with it. Some teachers condone chewing gum, and some don't. Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. People often say, "I don't condone what he did, but I understand it."
to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: I don’t condone such rude behavior.
Condone means to overlook, forgive, or disregard something without protest or censure. It comes from Latin condonare, meaning to remit a debt. See also related terms, translations, and examples of usage.
Condone means to accept or allow something morally wrong, or to forgive or pardon an offence. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.
