forbearing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb refrain from doing
    forbear; hold back.
    • she forbore a snicker
  2. verb resist doing something
    forbear; refrain.
    • He refrained from hitting him back
    • she could not forbear weeping
  3. adjective satellite showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
    longanimous.
    • seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression
    • was longanimous in the face of suffering

WordNet


For*bear"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. -- For*bear"ing*ly, adv.

Webster 1913