Synonyms of condones

condones

verb

present tense third-person singular of condone

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

he is too quick to condone his friend's faults

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• justifies
• explains
• disregards
• pardons
• whitewashes
• excuses
• remits
• passes over
• rationalizes
• papers over
• shrugs off
• discounts
• winks (at)
• brushes (aside or off)
• blinks (at)
• glosses (over)
• exonerates
• forgives and forgets
• overpasses
• absolves
• vindicates
• exculpates
• glozes (over)
• closes one's eyes to
• waives
• acquits
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objects (to)
• marks
• notes
• minds
• heeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of condones

Therefore, Miss Manners condones entertaining in the kitchen and holding dance parties in the living room — as well as the occasional chair made out of Legos for anyone who is up for it. — Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026

Seyfried is one of many public figures who have sparked outrage for bringing up past statements of Kirk's, with critics claiming that such a reaction condones politically motivated violence. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025