What is another word for Forbear? - 150 Forbear Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "forbear" means to restrain or abstain from something, especially an action or expression of feeling.

Merriam-Webster defines "forbear" as to abstain from an activity or to restrain oneself from doing something.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "forbear" as to stop oneself from doing something, especially something that you want to do.

The company will forbear from taking any action until the investigation is complete.
She had to forbear from speaking her mind in order to avoid conflict.
The government decided to forbear from imposing new taxes during the economic crisis.
He struggled to forbear from eating the last slice of cake, but eventually gave in.
The judge decided to forbear from sentencing the defendant to prison, opting for community service instead.

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