Forbearance — synonyms, definition

1. forbearance (Noun)

abstinence acquiescence caution charity clemency compliance composure constraint continence courage discretion docility endurance forgiveness fortitude gratifying humanity indulgence kindliness lenience • • •

forbearance (Noun) — Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence.

forbearance (Noun) — A delay in enforcing rights, claims or privileges; refraining from acting. ex. "his forbearance to reply was alarming"

delay good nature holdup