"forbear" as verb
1 - To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
2 - To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
3 - To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.
"forbear" as noun
1 - An ancestor.
forbear
[ həˈloʊ ]
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Definition
Forbear means to refrain from acting or speaking in a particular way, often due to a sense of duty or obligation. It can also mean to tolerate or endure something difficult or unpleasant.
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Synonyms
1 - forbear
2 - endure
3 - tolerate
4 - restrain
5 - control
6 - refrain
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Antonyms
1 - provoke
2 - unleash
3 - release
4 - trigger
5 - spark
6 - kindle
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Examples in Context
1 - They agreed to forbear speaking ill of each other behind their backs.
1 - Acordaron abstenerse de hablar mal el uno del otro a sus espaldas.
2 - He had to forbear asking too many questions during the meeting.
2 - Tuvo que abstenerse de hacer demasiadas preguntas durante la reunión.
3 - Despite the urge, she managed to forbear lashing out in anger.
3 - A pesar del impulso, logró contenerse de estallar en ira.
4 - He must learn to forbear interrupting others while they speak.
4 - Debe aprender a contenerse de interrumpir a otros mientras hablan.
5 - It's best to forbear talking about sensitive topics in public.
5 - Es mejor evitar hablar de temas delicados en público.
6 - I could not forbear smiling, sir.
6 - No pude evitar sonreír, señor.
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