condones

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Verb condone has 1 sense

excuse, condone - excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities"
--₁ is one way to forgive

Derived form: noun condonation₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Condones

Description:

Condones can be a noun or a verb, and it refers to a type of contraceptive device typically made of latex. As a verb, it means to overlook, accept, or tolerate something, often in a passive or unenthusiastic manner.

Examples:

Noun - Contraceptive Device:

John always carries a pack of condones in his wallet, just in case.

Verb - Overlook/Accept:

She condones her friend's bad behavior, which only encourages him.

Verb - Tolerate:

My boss condones excessive gossiping in the office, making it a toxic environment.

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