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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

condone

/kɑndoʊn/ verb · British & US
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What does condone mean?

verb

To approve or show tolerance for something that you know is wrong or unacceptable. To accept or excuse something that is not approved of.

Example

"The company was criticized for condoning the employee's behavior."

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