noun
- a person who condones; one who overlooks, forgives, or accepts wrongdoing without protest or punishment
Usage: often used in legal or moral contexts; typically carries a negative connotation
Examples
- The judge criticized the condoner of workplace harassment for failing to report the misconduct.
- By staying silent, she became a condoner of the unethical behavior.
- A condoner of corruption undermines the integrity of the entire organization.
- He refused to be a condoner of his friend's dishonest actions.
- The condoner of violence bears some responsibility for its continuation.