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Forbear — synonyms, definition

1. forbear (Noun)

13 synonyms
ancestor antecedent dam father forebear forefather founder mother originator parent precursor progenitor sire
1 definition

forbear (Noun) — A person from whom you are descended.

5 types of
ancestor antecedent ascendant ascendent root
2 types
grandparent great grandparent

2. forbear (Verb)

28 synonyms
abandon abide arrest avoid brook cease desist drop endure halt help hold back keep leave let alone omit pause refrain refrain from restrain • • •
2 definitions

forbear (Verb) — Refrain from doing. ex. "she forbore a snicker"

forbear (Verb) — Resist doing something. ex. "she could not forbear weeping"

2 types of
hold back refrain
11 types
abstain help help oneself leave leave alone leave behind let it go save sit out spare stand by