# condone vs console

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### condone
*verb · IPA /kənˈdoʊn/ · frequency rank #23,215*
To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

### console
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ · frequency rank #6,227*
A stand-alone cabinet designed to stand on the floor; especially, one integrated with home entertainment equipment, such as a TV or stereo system.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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