forbearance

3 antonyms for forbearance — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.

“She applied for mortgage forbearance after losing her job.”

payment holiday deferment moratorium longanimity patience

2. noun formal

Patient self-control shown by not reacting, retaliating or enforcing a right you could enforce.

“He listened to the complaint with remarkable forbearance.”

patience restraint tolerance leniency clemency

Opposites

impatience intolerance retaliation

Antonyms

impatience intolerance retaliation

How to use forbearance

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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The lending sense is standard finance terminology, especially in the United States. The patience sense is formal and slightly literary.

Etymology

From the verb forbear 'to hold back, refrain', formed from the Old English prefix for- and beran 'to bear, carry', plus the noun suffix -ance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between forbearance and deferment?

Both pause payments, but they differ over interest. In many student loan schemes, interest stops accruing on certain loans during deferment, whereas during forbearance interest normally keeps building and is added to the balance.

Does forbearance cancel my debt?

No. Forbearance only postpones or reduces payments for an agreed period, and the full amount remains owed afterwards. Debt cancellation is called forgiveness or discharge and is an entirely different arrangement.

Does forbearance hurt your credit score?

An agreed forbearance is generally reported as a formal arrangement rather than a missed payment, so the direct effect is usually limited. Lenders can still see it, and the higher balance afterwards may affect future borrowing, so confirm the reporting in writing first.

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