verb
- to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘condone’
Examples
- The school never condones cheating on exams.
- She condones her son’s rude behavior by making excuses for him.
- The company policy clearly states that it does not condone workplace harassment.
- By staying silent, he essentially condones the unfair treatment.
- The coach condones aggressive play as long as it stays within the rules.
- Many parents worry that violent video games condone real-world violence.