condone
/kənˈdoʊn/ verb C2- To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).
He/she/it condones · Past condoned · Past participle condoned · -ing form condoning
Verb forms
- Base form
- condone
- He/she/it
- condones
- Past
- condoned
- Past participle
- condoned
- -ing form
- condoning
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A woman of Spanish blood does not condone such an injury so lightly.
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