Forbearance synonyms
fôr-bâr'əns
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Part of speech:
Control of the expression of one's feelings; constraint:
The ability to digest or metabolize a food, drug, or other substance or compound:
Having, feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic.
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.
abstinence (related)
The act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire, especially for alcoholic drink or sexual intercourse.
Indulging or inclined to indulge; kind or lenient, often to excess
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Allowing for or accommodating adjustments, errors, imperfections, weakness, etc.; not exacting or harsh
Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent:
longanimous
Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
Persevering; constant:
Not sharply drawn or delineated:
Emitting such vibrations:
A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy.
Deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it.
The strength to bear misfortune, pain, etc. calmly and patiently; firm courage
Self-indulgence:
The condition or quality of being lenient.
Patient endurance.
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Patient endurance of injuries; forbearance
(Uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
The process of moderating a discussion
The will or ability to wait or endure without complaint
The act of one who refrains from doing something.
Formal notice of this, esp. in writing
Tolerance; esp., freedom to hold religious views that differ from the established ones
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The tax so deducted, and paid to local or national government.
impatience (antonym)
Annoyance because of delay, opposition, etc.
(Uncountable) The quality of being charitable.
A welfare institution, organization, or fund
Leniency.
accept (related)
The capacity of enduring hardship or inconvenience without complaint
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liberality (related)
kindness (related)
kindliness (related)
magnanimity (related)
thoughtfulness (related)
graciousness (related)
good nature (related)
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benevolence (related)
use (antonym)
A habitual practice, such as drug use.
involvement (antonym)
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
continuation (antonym)
A part or thing added to make something reach further or last longer; extension, supplement, sequel, etc.
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