condone

verb

con·done kən-ˈdōn How to pronounce condone (audio)

condoned; condoning

transitive verb

: to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless

a government accused of condoning racism

condone corruption in politics

condonable

kən-ˈdō-nə-bəl How to pronounce condone (audio)

adjective

condoner noun

Did you know?

Since some folks don't condone even minor usage slips, you might want to get the meaning of this word straight. Although English speakers sometimes use condone with the intended meaning "approve of" or "encourage," the more established meaning is closer to "pardon" or "overlook." Condone comes from the Latin verb condonare, which means "to absolve." Condonare in turn combines the Latin prefix con-, indicating thoroughness, and donare, meaning "to give" or "to grant." Not surprisingly, donare is also the source of our words donate and pardon.

Example Sentences

"I don't condone violence, and I think 'gangsta rap' should be outlawed," says [designer Tommy] Hilfiger …

Joshua Levine, Forbes, 21 Apr. 1997 Without waiting for Momma's thanks, he rode out of the yard, sure that things were as they should be and that he was a gentle squire, saving those deserving serfs from the laws of the land, which he condoned.

Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1969 And then she told him all—told him the truth word by word, without attempting to shield herself or condone her error.

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes, 1912 a government that has been accused of condoning racism he is too quick to condone his friend's faults

Recent Examples on the Web The Birmingham Police Department does not condone this type of behavior.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 27 July 2022 Aafia Siddiqui, whose release has been demanded by a man who has taken hostages inside a Texas synagogue, would not condone the man's actions, her attorney said Saturday.

Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2022 Fairfax Republicans Chair Steve Knotts said in a statement that the party does not condone the laughter in the video.

Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Even Far From Home and No Way Home showed us that there are people who do not necessarily condone everything superheroes do.

Chris Smith, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 Continuing not to return calls is a perfectly reasonable way to show your unwillingness to condone their unlawful behavior.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 For many years, Netflix and others streamers didn’t seem bothered by password sharing — and even seemed to condone it.

Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 Miss Manners does not generally condone making suggestions of how others can honor oneself.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 This was a step further than the Academy's statement just after Sunday night's show, which said the organization does not condone violence.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	condonable
释义	condone verb con·done kən-ˈdōn condoned; condoning transitive verb : to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless a government accused of condoning racism condone corruption in politics condonable kən-ˈdō-nə-bəl adjective condoner noun Did you know? Since some folks don't condone even minor usage slips, you might want to get the meaning of this word straight. Although English speakers sometimes use condone with the intended meaning "approve of" or "encourage," the more established meaning is closer to "pardon" or "overlook." Condone comes from the Latin verb condonare, which means "to absolve." Condonare in turn combines the Latin prefix con-, indicating thoroughness, and donare, meaning "to give" or "to grant." Not surprisingly, donare is also the source of our words donate and pardon. Synonyms blink (at) brush (aside or off) discount disregard excuse forgive gloss (over) gloze (over) ignore overlook overpass paper over pardon pass over remit shrug off whitewash wink (at) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences "I don't condone violence, and I think 'gangsta rap' should be outlawed," says [designer Tommy] Hilfiger … Joshua Levine, Forbes, 21 Apr. 1997 Without waiting for Momma's thanks, he rode out of the yard, sure that things were as they should be and that he was a gentle squire, saving those deserving serfs from the laws of the land, which he condoned. Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1969 And then she told him all—told him the truth word by word, without attempting to shield herself or condone her error. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes, 1912 a government that has been accused of condoning racism he is too quick to condone his friend's faults Recent Examples on the Web The Birmingham Police Department does not condone this type of behavior. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 27 July 2022 Aafia Siddiqui, whose release has been demanded by a man who has taken hostages inside a Texas synagogue, would not condone the man's actions, her attorney said Saturday. Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2022 Fairfax Republicans Chair Steve Knotts said in a statement that the party does not condone the laughter in the video. Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Even Far From Home and No Way Home showed us that there are people who do not necessarily condone everything superheroes do. Chris Smith, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 Continuing not to return calls is a perfectly reasonable way to show your unwillingness to condone their unlawful behavior. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 For many years, Netflix and others streamers didn’t seem bothered by password sharing — and even seemed to condone it. Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 Miss Manners does not generally condone making suggestions of how others can honor oneself. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 This was a step further than the Academy's statement just after Sunday night's show, which said the organization does not condone violence. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin condonare to absolve, from com- + donare to give — more at donation First Known Use 1805, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition condone verb con·done kən-ˈdōn condoned; condoning : to treat (something bad) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless I can't condone his actions. Legal Definition condone transitive verb con·done kən-ˈdōn condoned; condoning : to pardon or overlook voluntarily History and Etymology for condone Latin condonare to give away, absolve condonable adjective as in pardonable worthy of forgiveness she doesn't think infidelity is ever condonable Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pardonable justifiable remittable excusable remissible forgivable harmless allowable petty venial redeemable minor permissible ignorable unimportant trivial insignificant tolerable trifling Antonyms & Near Antonyms unjustifiable mortal criminal indefensible unpardonable evil inexcusable heinous abominable wicked sinful unforgivable vile damning See More
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condone

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