forbearing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb refrain from doing
  2. verb resist doing something
  3. adjective showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

Etymology

From Middle English forbering, forberyng, vorberinge, equivalent to forbear + -ing.

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Synonyms

forbear, hold back

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