Forbear

Synonyms of forbear

• abstain
• refrain
• withhold

Antonyms of forbear

• indulge
• allow
• permit

Collocations of forbear

forbear punishment

Frequency: 70 %

He decided to forbear punishment and instead offer a warning.

forbearance towards

Frequency: 60 %

She showed great forbearance towards her difficult colleague.

forbear criticism

Frequency: 45 %

Despite the mistakes, she chose to forbear criticism and offer constructive feedback instead.

Idiomatic Expressions for forbear

• Phrase: forbearance
  Meaning: patient self-control; restraint and tolerance
  Usage: She showed great forbearance in dealing with difficult customers.