Definitions
- Referring to the act of accepting or forgiving a wrongdoing or offense. - Talking about the act of approving or allowing something that is considered wrong or immoral. - Describing the act of excusing or justifying an action that is generally unacceptable.
- Referring to the act of ignoring or disregarding something that should be addressed or corrected. - Talking about the act of forgiving or excusing a minor mistake or fault. - Describing the act of failing to notice or recognize something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of not taking action against something.
- 2Both words can imply forgiveness or leniency.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a failure to address or correct a problem.
- 4Both words can be used in a negative context.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Condone implies a more serious offense or wrongdoing than overlook.
- 2Approval: Condone implies approval or acceptance of the wrongdoing, while overlook does not necessarily imply approval.
- 3Intention: Condone implies a deliberate decision to accept or forgive, while overlook can be accidental or unintentional.
- 4Scope: Overlook can refer to a minor mistake or detail, while condone usually refers to a more significant offense or wrongdoing.
- 5Connotation: Condone has a more negative connotation than overlook, which can sometimes be seen as a positive or neutral action.
Remember this!
While both condone and overlook refer to the act of not taking action against something, there are significant differences between the two words. Condone implies a more serious offense or wrongdoing and suggests approval or acceptance of the action. On the other hand, overlook can refer to a minor mistake or detail and does not necessarily imply approval or acceptance. Additionally, condone implies a deliberate decision to accept or forgive, while overlook can be accidental or unintentional.
