condoning

Meanings

• verb

  approving or sanctioning something, especially something that is contrary to moral or ethical principles

  - "Despite the evidence of corruption, the board chose to condone the actions of the CEO."
  - "The school condemned bullying but seemed to condone it when it came from popular students."

• verb

  to allow or permit something to happen, especially something that is not desirable or lawful

  - "The parents condoned their daughter's truancy, believing it was better than sending her to a boarding school."
  - "The government condoned the illegal logging in exchange for campaign contributions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with condoning
condoning , ponding , mending , ending

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Variants

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condonable , condone , condoned , condoner , condoners , condones , condoning

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to give condition' or 'to grant a condition'. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. Condoning was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The term 'condone' comes from the Latin word 'condonare', which means 'to grant a pardon'.

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Related Concepts

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1. approval: The act of expressing favorable opinion or sanctioning an action.

2. sanction: An official permission or approval, especially one that imposes penalties for disobedience.

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Quotes

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1. And then she told him all—told him the truth word by word, without attempting to shield herself or "condone" her error.

   - Edgar Rice Burroughs,{it}Tarzan of the Apes{/it},1912

2. Without waiting for Momma's thanks, he rode out of the yard, sure that things were as they should be and that he was a gentle squire, saving those deserving serfs from the laws of the land, which he "condoned".

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

3. "I don't "condone" violence, and I think 'gangsta rap' should be outlawed," says [designer Tommy] Hilfiger …

   - Joshua Levine,{it}Forbes{/it},21 Apr. 1997

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Culture

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Condoning has been a subject of ethical debates and controversies, particularly in the context of morally questionable actions or behaviors. It has been explored in literature, such as in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', where the pigs condone their own misdeeds.

How to Memorize "condoning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is allowing something to happen despite knowing it's wrong. Visualize the person making the decision and the consequences of their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'approval' or 'sanctioning'. Remember, condoning means to approve or sanction something, often something that is morally or ethically questionable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'condoning' as 'approving or sanctioning something' and 'N' for 'not desirable or lawful'.

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