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condoning

/kənˈdoʊnɪŋ/ /kəˈdoʊnɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

Examples :

"The teacher is not condoning cheating by ignoring students who copy each other's answers. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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struggled verb

/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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offensive noun

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

An attack.

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

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ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Indicating the last item.

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

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overlook noun

/əʊvəˈlʊk/ /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/

A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

"From the overlook on the hill, we could see the whole town spread out below. "

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disliked verb

/dɪsˈlaɪkt/ /dɪˈslaɪkt/

To displease; to offend. (In third-person only.)

"His constant tardiness disliked the manager. "

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infidelity noun

/ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/

Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.

"The accusations of infidelity led to the breakdown of their marriage. "

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generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

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addresses noun

/əˈdɹɛsɪz/ /æˈdɹɛsɪz/

Direction.

"The addresses on the envelopes were smudged, making it difficult to deliver the mail. "