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condone

Definition

  • verb: to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong)
  • verb: to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
  • often used in negative statements
  • synonyms: pardon, excuse

Examples

  • We cannot 'condone' [='excuse'] that kind of behavior.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I come as a Green Lantern, Ree'yu, by order of the Guardians. REE'YU: The Golden Dragon is the law here. And what law condones massacres? They were Khundians, Laira. Savages. Your father's sworn enemies. You dare go against your family? Then you have no honor, Green Lantern. (..)
    2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights