Condoned

Pronunciation: /kənˈdoʊnd/

Definitions of condoned

verb to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue

Example Sentences

A1 I do not condone cheating in any form.

A2 The teacher condoned the use of calculators during the exam.

B1 The company's CEO condoned the unethical behavior of his employees.

B2 The government cannot condone acts of violence against its citizens.

C1 The international community must not condone human rights violations.

C2 Some people argue that society should not condone any form of discrimination.

Examples of condoned in a Sentence

formal The company's code of conduct clearly states that any form of discrimination will not be condoned.

informal I can't believe they condoned his behavior at the party last night.

slang I heard she condoned skipping class to go to the concert.

figurative His silence on the matter could be seen as condoning the actions of his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of condoned

• past tense: condoned
• plural: condoned
• comparative: more condoned
• superlative: most condoned
• present tense: condone
• future tense: will condone
• perfect tense: have condoned
• continuous tense: is condoning
• singular: condoned
• positive degree: condoned
• infinitive: to condone
• gerund: condoning
• participle: condoned

Origin and Evolution of condoned

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'condoned' originated from the Latin word 'condonare' which means to forgive or overlook.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'condoned' has evolved to signify the act of accepting or allowing behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue without punishment or disapproval.