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Definition of "condoned" []

  • Simple past tense and past participle of condone. (verb)

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Use "condoned" in a sentence
  • "While I like your idea that they felt as though the use of the word condoned the act, I think sadly that it may just be another instance of American ostrich-ism."
  • "It's yet another step in the national embarrassment known as condoned bigotry against members of the LGBT community by the religious right, fully sanctioned by many of the people of this and other states."
  • "I am speaking of the ease with which motives are impugned, lifestyles derogated, name-calling condoned, individuals and groups demonized."