English Synonym Finder

forbear

Definitions

To refrain or abstain from doing something.

To be patient or self-controlled, especially when provoked.

Examples

I decided to forbear from making any comments until I had heard the full story.

The judge urged the jury to forbear from discussing the case with anyone outside the courtroom.

She had to forbear her natural urge to laugh during the solemn ceremony.

Synonyms

abstain refrain desist withhold avoid restrain withstand

Antonyms

indulge continue persist act perform pursue yield