condone
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- v excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities
- After the offensive tape was made public, the agency reacted by saying that while they did not condone offensive material, the speaker in the tape may have attempted crude humor.
- It is encouraging to note that singing stars are disassociating themselves from concerts that condone or endorse smoking through sponsorships.
- Even if there are extenuating circumstances, can the government condoned the indiscretion of the diplomat?