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Tacit Approval Crossword Clue

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99%3Exact Match!
noun

• a sign of assent or salutation or command

• the act of nodding the head

verb

• express or signify by nodding

• lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation

• let the head fall forward through drowsiness

• sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion

• be almost asleep

46%9 Giving tacit approval
verb

• 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).

39%7 To give tacit approval to
verb

• excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

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