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condone

[kuhn-dohn] / kənˈdoʊn /
VERB
make allowance for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excuse forget forgive ignore wink at
STRONG
buy disregard okay overlook pardon remit
WEAK
give green light go along with lap up let it come let it go by let pass look the other way nod at pass over
Antonyms
STRONG
attend deny refuse regard respect veto
WEAK
censure condemn forbid not allow prevent

Example Sentences

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Welsh Labour does not condone harassment and intimidation of any political candidate, elected representative or their families.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

“One of our core values is respect and we don’t condone anyone saying anything inappropriate like that within our facilities,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Birmingham City Council previously denied the allegations and said it did not "condone any actions which are contrary to legislation and good employment practice."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

People don’t assume horror movie fans condone violence, so why would they assume that of horror music fans?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

My brother had privately agonized over whether to go or not—titillated by the opportunity but knowing it was sneaky and dishonorable, the sort of behavior my parents would never condone.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama