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- Dictionarycondone/kənˈdəʊn/
verb
- 1. accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive): "the college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs"
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The meaning of CONDONE is to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless. How to use condone in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Condone.
to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: I don’t condone such rude behavior. (Definition of condone from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
2 meanings: 1. to overlook or forgive (an offence) 2. law (esp of a spouse) to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery).... Click for more definitions.
to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: I don’t condone such rude behavior.
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."
Condone definition: to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like). See examples of CONDONE used in a sentence.
condone something | condone (somebody) doing something to accept behaviour that is morally wrong or to treat it as if it were not serious. Terrorism can never be condoned. The college does not condone such behaviour.
CONDONE meaning: to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue often used in negative statements.
Master the word "CONDONE" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.
2 senses: 1. to overlook or forgive (an offence) 2. law (esp of a spouse) to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery).... Click for more definitions.
