forbearance

How many syllables in forbearance?

There are 3 syllables in the word forbearance.

Divide forbearance into syllables:

for · bear · ance

How to pronounce forbearance:

Synonyms for forbearance:

delay

indulgence

leniency

lenity

long-suffering

longanimity

mildness

moderation

patience

resignation

restraint

self-control

sufferance

temperance

tolerance

Antonyms for forbearance:

abandon

acquisitiveness

aggravation

agitation

air rage

allowance

anger

annoyance

antagonism

anxiety

arousal

bile

brightness

brusqueness

carelessness

choler

continuation

covetousness

crossness

curtness

discontent

disgruntlement

displeasure

disquietude

dissatisfaction

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