Word of the day

condone

1. accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

“the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs”

verb

/kənˈdoʊn/

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condone

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"It's alarming how society often condones reckless driving, despite its _____ consequences."

Select three words related to condone

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  • overlook
  • reject
  • tolerate
  • allow
  • condemn
  • prohibit

Choose the phrase that uses condone correctly

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