v.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' d ō n
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: 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 \ - ' d ō -n ə -b ə l \ adjective
– con · don · er noun