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Meaning of the word condone in English

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condone

US /kənˈdoʊn/

UK /kənˈdəʊn/

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Verb

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:

overlook disregard excuse pardon forgive

Antonym:

condemn forbid prohibit disapprove punish

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