Definition of forbear

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Forbear (v. t.) To treat with consideration or indulgence.

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Connivent :: Connivent (a.) Forbearing to see; designedly inattentive; as, connivent justice..
Abstinence :: Abstinence (n.) The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence..
Acquiesce :: Acquiesce (v. i.) To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition..
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..
Neglect :: Neglect (adv.) Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to suffer to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight; as, to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency..
Arbitrary :: Arbitrary (a.) Despotic; absolute in power; bound by no law; harsh and unforbearing; tyrannical; as, an arbitrary prince or government..
Omittance :: Omittance (n.) The act of omitting, or the state of being omitted; forbearance; neglect..
Forbear :: Forbear (v. t.) To cease from bearing.
Let :: Let (v. i.) To forbear.
Intolerant :: Intolerant (a.) Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted..
Truceless :: Truceless (a.) Without a truce; unforbearing.
Forbore :: Forbore () imp. of Forbear.
Forbear :: Forbear (v. i.) To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
Oblige :: Oblige (v. t.) To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force; to put under obligation to do or forbear something..
Forbear :: Forbear (n.) An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.
Forebear :: Forebear (n.) An ancestor. See Forbear.
Connivance :: Connivance (n.) Intentional failure or forbearance to discover a fault or wrongdoing; voluntary oversight; passive consent or cooperation.
Silence :: Silence (n.) Forbearance from, or absence of, speech; taciturnity; muteness..
Willingness :: Willingness (n.) The quality or state of being willing; free choice or consent of the will; freedom from reluctance; readiness of the mind to do or forbear.
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