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Korean learner dictionary

묵인

mukin · connivance; tacitly tolerating

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 57590
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 무긴Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    잘못된 일을 모르는 체하고 내버려 둠으로써 슬며시 인정함.

    English: connivance; tacitly tolerating — The act of tacitly approving by tolerating a wrongdoing and pretending not to have seen it.

    Examples

    • 사건의 묵인.
    • 의도적인 묵인.
    • 묵인 아래.
    • 묵인 의혹.
    • 묵인이 되다.
    • 묵인을 하다.
Origin
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