forbear
How to pronounce forbear:
Synonyms for forbear:
antecedent
ascendant
ascendent
forebear
grandparent
great grandparent
root
Antonyms for forbear:
accept
adhere to
aid
allow
assist
begin
bow to
carry on
complete
continue
do
embrace
encourage
endure
face
finish
free
give in to
go
go ahead
go on
help
indulge
indulge in
involve
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