What does forbearing mean?
Forbearing means forbearance; restraint.
Forbearing
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
forbearance; restraint.
Definitions by Sense
- forbearance; restraint
- Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering
- present participle and gerund of forbear
Example Sentences
"As God's forbearing to create more worlds than he has, is no impeachment of his omnipotence: so his forbearing to save as many as he might, is no impeachment of his infinite mercy."
a forbearing temper
Synonyms for forbearing
Antonyms for forbearing
Related Words
Word Forms
- forbearings
- more forbearing
- most forbearing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forbearing?
Common synonyms include longanimous, longminded, indulgent, liberal.
What is the opposite of forbearing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use forbearing in a sentence?
"As God's forbearing to create more worlds than he has, is no impeachment of his omnipotence: so his forbearing to save as many as he might, is no impeachment of his infinite mercy."
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