condone

word

Definition

To accept or allow behavior that is wrong or morally unacceptable, usually by ignoring it or not taking action.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in legal, social, or moral discussions. Implies passive acceptance, not approval. Common collocations: 'condone violence', 'cannot condone', 'refuse to condone'. Do not confuse with 'forgive' (personal, emotional) or 'approve' (active support).

Spanish: perdonar (una falta) - tolerar (algo malo)Portuguese (BR): perdoar (um erro) - tolerar (algo errado)Portuguese (PT): perdoar (uma falta) - tolerar (algo errado)Chinese (Simplified): 宽恕（过错）- 容忍（不当行为）Chinese (Traditional): 寬恕（過錯）- 容忍（不當行為）Hindi: उपक्षमा करना - माफ़ करना (गलती या अपराध)Arabic: يتغاضى عن (خطأ) - يبرر (سلوك سيء)Bengali: সহ্য করা - মেনে নেওয়া (অসঙ্গত কাজের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: потворствовать - мириться (с чем-либо) - закрывать глаза (на что-то)Japanese: 容認する Vietnamese: khoan dung - bỏ qua (hành vi sai trái)Korean: 용인하다 - 묵과하다 Turkish: hoş görmek - göz yummak Urdu: برداشت کرنا - نظر انداز کرنا (غلط چیز کے لیے)Indonesian: membiarkan - mentolerir (perilaku buruk)

Example Sentences

We should not condone cheating in exams.

basic

He refused to condone their bad behavior.

basic

Just because everyone does it doesn't mean we should condone it.

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His silence seemed to condone the unfair decision.

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I can't condone lying, even if your intentions are good.

natural

The school cannot condone bullying of any kind.

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