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Definition of condone

condone

/kənˈdoʊn/
con · done
Adjective:condonable
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Past Simple:condoned
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Past Participle:condoned
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Present Participle:condoning
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condone Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To accept, allow, or overlook behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive.

Example

"The university administration made it clear that it will never condone academic dishonesty in any form."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Condone" is frequently confused with "condemn", which has the exact opposite meaning (to express strong disapproval of); furthermore, "condone" implies reluctant tolerance or overlooking a fault rather than enthusiastic endorsement.

• Rhymes for condone

• Nearby Words

condom
condominium
condonable
condone
condor
conducive
conduct

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Latin condonare, meaning "to give up, remit, or pardon", formed from the intensive prefix com- and donare ("to give"), from donum ("gift").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Condone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/condone
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