Definition of forbear

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Forbear (v. t.) To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubdtful propriety..

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Forbear :: Forbear (v. i.) To control one's self when provoked.
Silence :: Silence (n.) Forbearance from, or absence of, speech; taciturnity; muteness..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
Restrain :: Restrain (v. t.) To withhold; to forbear.
Spare :: Spare (v. i.) To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.
Quarantine :: Quarantine (n.) Specifically, the term, originally of forty days, during which a ship arriving in port, and suspected of being infected a malignant contagious disease, is obliged to forbear all intercourse with the shore; hence, such restraint or inhibition of intercourse; also, the place where infected or prohibited vessels are stationed..
Forbearance :: Forbearance (n.) The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.
Connivent :: Connivent (a.) Forbearing to see; designedly inattentive; as, connivent justice..
Foregoer :: Foregoer (n.) One who forbears to enjoy.
Wake :: Wake (n.) The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil..
Indulgence :: Indulgence (n.) The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.
Neuter :: Neuter (n.) A person who takes no part in a contest; one who is either indifferent to a cause or forbears to interfere; a neutral.
Spare :: Spare (a.) To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give.
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To wait; to attend; to forbear to act.
Forbear :: Forbear (v. t.) To treat with consideration or indulgence.
Forbear :: Forbear (v. i.) To refuse; to decline; to give no heed.
Obligation :: Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc..
Forebear :: Forebear (n.) An ancestor. See Forbear.
Forbearing :: Forbearing (a.) Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.
License :: License (n.) Authority or liberty given to do or forbear any act; especially, a formal permission from the proper authorities to perform certain acts or to carry on a certain business, which without such permission would be illegal; a grant of permission; as, a license to preach, to practice medicine, to sell gunpowder or intoxicating liquors..
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