Definition of CONDONE

condone

Meanings

Verb

  • excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
    • "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities"
  • To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
  • To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
  • To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin condōnāre (“to forgive”).

Synonyms

excuse

Scrabble Score: 10

condone is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
condone is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
condone is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

condone is a valid Words With Friends word