Main Entry: con·done

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈdōn\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): con·doned; con·don·ing

Etymology: Latin condonare to absolve, from com- + donare to give — more at donation

Date: 1805

: to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless <a government accused of condoning racism> <condone corruption in politics>

synonyms see excuse

— con·don·able \-ˈdō-nə-bəl\ adjective

— con·don·er noun