forbearverb [ I ]
uk/fɔːˈbeər/us/fɔːrˈber/forbore, forborne formalto prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgment, or kindness to others:
His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him.
The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore to make any promises at this early stage.
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Abstaining and refraining
- abstain
- abstemious
- abstention
- abstinence
- back off
- fast
- give
- give (sth) up
- give up sth
- hors de combat
- keep
- keep (sb/sth) out of sth
- not be in the business of sth idiom
- refrain
- step back
- stop
- stop short of sth idiom
- swear off sth
- touch
- wouldn't touch sth with a barge pole idiom
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forbearnoun [ C usually plural ]
uk/ˈfɔː.beər/us/ˈfɔːr.ber/a forebear
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Family: ancestors & descendants
- ancestor
- ancestry
- be in the/sb's blood idiom
- blood
- blood is thicker than water idiom
- bloodline
- descendant
- descent
- family tree
- forebear
- forefathers
- genealogy
- generation
- heraldry
- lineage
- pedigree
- run
- run in the family idiom
- stock
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