Forbear (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Hold Back

Hypernyms

• Forbear

Meaning ²

Resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Refrain

Hyponyms

• Stand By
• Abstain
• Leave
• Spare
• Help Oneself
• Leave Behind
• Sit Out
• Forbear
• Let Alone
• Let It Go

Related Words

• Forbearance (noun)