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Condoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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condoning

 

[ kənˈdoʊnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

approval, tolerance

Condoning refers to the act of accepting or allowing behavior that is usually considered wrong or unacceptable. It often implies a degree of forgiveness or overlooking faults, weaknesses, or violations. Condoning may involve tacit approval, where someone does not openly express disapproval. This term is often used in contexts involving social norms, ethics, and laws. The implications can vary depending on the situation, such as condoning violence, misconduct, or moral failings.

Synonyms

excusing, overlooking, pardoning, tolerating

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was accused of condoning cheating in her classroom.
  • By ignoring the issue, he was seen as condoning bad behavior.
  • The community was criticized for condoning harmful practices.
  • Condoning such actions can lead to a larger problem in society.

Translations

Translations of the word "condoning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 condonando

🇮🇳 अनदेखा करना

🇩🇪 billigen

🇮🇩 memaafkan

🇺🇦 прощення

🇵🇱 przebaczanie

🇯🇵 容認する

🇫🇷 tolérer

🇪🇸 perdonar

🇹🇷 hoş görmek

🇰🇷 용납하다

🇸🇦 التسامح

🇨🇿 odpouštění

🇸🇰 odpúšťanie

🇨🇳 宽容

🇸🇮 odpuščanje

🇮🇸 aflátan

🇰🇿 кешіру

🇬🇪 მაპატიებელი

🇦🇿 bağışlama

🇲🇽 perdón

Word origin

The term 'condone' originates from the Latin word 'condonare,' which means 'to give up, forgive, or remit.' This Latin term is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'donare' (to give), indicating the act of giving up offense or overlooking a fault. The word entered the English language in the 16th century, primarily used in ecclesiastical contexts relating to the forgiveness of sins. Over time, its usage expanded into secular contexts, where it came to describe the acceptance of various behaviors, particularly those that are unethical or wrong. The nuance of the term has evolved, with modern interpretations often questioning the moral implications of condoning certain actions, especially in social and cultural discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,632 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.