condone
/kənˈdəʊn/verb
To accept or let pass behavior that is widely seen as wrong, without punishing or criticizing it.
Example sentences
- “The school does not condone cheating in any form.”
- “Her parents never condoned lying, even to protect someone's feelings.”
Often misread as enthusiastic approval; it really means to overlook or tolerate. Most frequent in the negative: 'we do not condone violence'.