Condone (Verb)
Meaning
Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company chose to condone the late arrival of its top employee, given the extraordinary circumstances.
- The teacher decided to condone the student's tardiness, knowing that they were going through a difficult time at home.
- The parents unknowingly condoned their child's behavior by not setting clear boundaries or consequences.
- She refused to condone her friend's dishonest behavior, even if it meant losing their friendship.
- The government was accused of condoning police corruption by not taking effective action against it.