How to pronounce "forbear"

• "forbear" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "forbear"

Noun

a person from whom you are descended

Synonyms:

• forebear
• forbear

Verb

refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker"

Synonyms:

• forbear
• hold back

Verb

resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"

Synonyms:

• refrain
• forbear