# condone vs cordon

> 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).

### cordon
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/ · frequency rank #24,126*
A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

## Source
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