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forbearing

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Forbear Source: opted
2. a. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. Source: opted
3. adj. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment Source: wordnet
4. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. -- For*bear"ing*ly, adv. Source: webster
5. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.-- For*bear"ing*ly, adv. Source: adambom
6. s. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment Source: ecdict

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patient forbear accustomed disposed long-suffering adversity bear express ing resentment restraint retaliate self-control showing slow unruffled

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forbearance forbearant forbearer forbears

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foraying forays forbad forbade

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