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Forbearing — synonyms, definition
1. forbearing (a)
10 synonyms
clement easygoing forgiving indulgent lax lenient long-suffering patient resigned tolerant
2. forbearing (Adjective)
1 synonym
longanimous
1 definition
forbearing (Adjective) — Showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment.
ex. "seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"
3. forbearing (Verb)
2 synonyms
holding back refraining
2 definitions
forbearing (Verb) — Refrain from doing.
ex. "she forbore a snicker"
forbearing (Verb) — Resist doing something.
ex. "she could not forbear weeping"
2 types of
holding back refraining
11 types
abstaining helping helping oneself leaving leaving alone leaving behind letting it go saving sitting out sparing standing by