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forbear - Dictionary definition and meaning for forbear

FORBEAR

(noun) a person from whom you are descended
synonyms : forebear
(verb) resist doing something
"He refrained from hitting him back", "she could not forbear weeping"
synonyms : refrain
"Prime Minister asks industry to refrain from job cuts" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) refrain from doing
"she forbore a snicker"
synonyms : hold back

Mnemonics for forbear

(Tag: From grizzly bear country - (Montana USA)) We must be willing to wait patiently FOR the BEAR to leave as we stay tucked in a tight ball face down with our hands covering the backs of our necks.
added by Marise Edit Mnemonic

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