verb
forbear
Forbear (verb) means to stop yourself from doing something, or to stay away from it.
verb
1
To stop yourself from doing something, or to stay away from it.
"For his part, Tharoor cannot forbear to praise the achievements of men like Arthur Cotton, whose Godavari Delta irrigation scheme remains much as he left it in 1852."
— Ferdinand Mount, Umbrageousness (2017)
2
To stop what you are doing for a while, or to hold back before going on.
3
To turn something down or refuse to do it.
4
To stay calm and hold back your reaction even when someone annoys you.
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What is the meaning of forbear?
"forbear" (verb) means to stop yourself from doing something, or to stay away from it.
What is another word for forbear?
Other words for "forbear" include refrain.
What is the opposite of forbear?
The opposite of "forbear" is indulge.
What are the different meanings of forbear?
"forbear" has 3 main meanings: 1. To stop yourself from doing something, or to stay away from it; 2. To stop what you are doing for a while, or to hold back before going on; 3. To turn something down or refuse to do it.
