Cryptic crossword clue
Tolerating former wife's swearing offering no resistance 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EXCUSING

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The straight part
We know that "Tolerating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tolerating = excusing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXCUSING mean?

EXCUSING verb
  1. To forgive; to pardon.
  2. To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
  3. To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
  4. To relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.
EXCUSING noun
  1. The act of making an excuse.

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