forbearing

Meanings

Plural: forbearings

Verb

• refrain from doing
• resist doing something
• present participle and gerund of forbear

Adjective Satellite

• showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
  • "seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"

Noun

• forbearance; restraint

Adj

• Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering

Synonyms

forbear, hold back, longanimous, refrain

Antonyms

act

Related Words

forbear, forbearance, forbearant, forbearantly, forbearingly

Anagrams of forbearing