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- [fawr-bair-uh ns]
- /fɔrˈbɛər əns/
- /fɔːˈbeə.rəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-bair-uh ns]
- /fɔrˈbɛər əns/
Definitions of forbearance word
- noun forbearance the act of forbearing; a refraining from something. 1
- noun forbearance forbearing conduct or quality; patient endurance; self-control. 1
- noun forbearance an abstaining from the enforcement of a right. 1
- noun forbearance a creditor's giving of indulgence after the day originally fixed for payment. 1
- noun forbearance Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance. 1
- noun forbearance patience, self-control 1
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Origin of forbearance
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; forbear1 + -ance
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Parts of speech for Forbearance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forbearance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forbearance
noun forbearance
- fortitude — mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously: Never once did her fortitude waver during that long illness.
- self-control — control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.
- temperance — moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
Antonyms for forbearance
noun forbearance
- intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- impatience — lack of patience.
- intolerance — lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
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