tr.v. con·doned, con·don·ing, con·dones To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure. See Synonyms at forgive. [Latin condōnāre : com-, intensive pref.; see COM- + dōnāre, to give (from dōnum, gift; see dō- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] con·dona·ble adj. con·doner n. |
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