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Meaning of the word condone in English

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condone

US /kənˈdoʊn/
UK /kənˈdoʊn/
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Verb

1.

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

Example:
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The school does not condone bullying.
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We cannot condone violence in any form.
Synonym:
overlookdisregardexcusepardonforgive
Synonym:
condemnforbidprohibitdisapprovepunish
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