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condone
to overlook or forgive an offense
In more detail
1. (verb) to accept or overlook something wrong or illegal without punishing or criticizing it
2. (verb) to treat something as acceptable when it is actually harmful or wrong
Examples
- 1. The school will not condone bullying among students.
- 2. We cannot condone violence as a solution to problems.
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