hinwegsehen über — meaning in English

English meaning

• condone verb To accept or overlook behaviour that is generally considered wrong.

Senses

hinwegsehen über is used for these senses in English:

• condone (transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
• condone (transitive, legal) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

Related German words