condone

verb
UK: /kənˈdəʊn/
US: /kənˈdoʊn/

  1. To accept or forgive behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive.

    1. I can't condone such disrespect.
    2. The school does not condone bullying in any form, and it will be punished severely.

  2. To overlook or disregard something without protest or censure.

    1. Do not condone his behavior; tell him it is wrong.
    2. By not reporting the incident, you indirectly condone the unethical practices occurring within the company.

Synonyms

forgive pardon overlook justify excuse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "condone" in English means: To accept or forgive behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive., To overlook or disregard something without protest or censure..

The phonetic transcription of "condone" is /kənˈdəʊn/ in British English and /kənˈdoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "condone": forgive, pardon, overlook, justify, excuse.

Example usage of "condone": "I can't condone such disrespect.". More examples on the page.