forbearing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb refrain from doing
forbear; hold back.
- she forbore a snicker
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verb resist doing something
forbear; refrain.
- He refrained from hitting him back
- she could not forbear weeping
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adjective satellite showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
longanimous.
- seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression
- was longanimous in the face of suffering
WordNet
For*bear"ing adjective
Definitions
Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. --For*bear"ing*ly , adv.