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condone v

Condone means to allow or accept behavior that is wrong. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of condone

  • to allow or accept behavior that is wrong

Usage examples of condone

By ignoring the harassment, the manager seemed to condone it.

The school does not condone cheating, even if the student is under pressure.

Forgiving a person is not the same as condoning what they did.

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