Definition of 'forbear'

Noun

1. a person from whom you are descended
      Synonyms: forebear

Verb

1. refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker"
      Synonyms: hold back
2. resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
      Synonyms: refrain
      Antonyms: act move

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