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Forbearing Common

Origin: Germanic Old English prefix

Forbearing has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

forbearance; restraint

Verb
1

present participle of forbear

Adjective
1

showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

"seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"

"was longanimous in the face of suffering"

2

Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering

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