# condom vs condone

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### condom
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ · frequency rank #12,947*
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.

### condone
*verb · IPA /kənˈdoʊn/ · frequency rank #23,215*
To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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