C2verbformalsocietycrime
US/kənˈdoʊn/
UK/kənˈdəʊn/
to accept or allow behavior that most people think is morally wrong
In context
The school does not condone bullying of any kind.
By staying silent, the company seemed to condone the manager's behavior.
I understand why he was angry, but I can't condone what he did.
Words that go with condone
verb + noun
- condone violenceNo religion can condone violence against innocent people.
- condone the useThe coach does not condone the use of painkillers to keep playing.
- condone corruptionLeaders who ignore bribes in their party condone corruption.
- condone cheatingThe university will not condone cheating in online exams.
adverb + verb
- tacitly condoneCritics say officials tacitly condone illegal logging.