forbearing
verbHow many syllables in forbearing?
There are 3 syllables in the word forbearing.How to pronounce forbearing:
Definition of forbearing:
- forbearing (verb):
- to hold oneself back from especially with an effort
Synonyms for forbearing:
alexic
analysand
arthritic
case
doctor-patient relation
hypertensive
hypochondriac
hypotensive
index case
inmate
inpatient
nurse-patient relation
outpatient
sick person
sufferer
vaccinee
Antonyms for forbearing:
abrupt
aggravated
agitated
annoyed
antsy
bad-tempered
brusque
cantankerous
complaining
crabby
cranky
critical
cross
crotchety
curt
demanding
disapproving
discontented
disgruntled
displeased
fed up
fretful
frustrated
grouchy
grumbling
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- pendulum
- ingenu
- fourragère
- earnestness
- destrier
- widower
- unsecure
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- exegete
- teachable
- convulse
- harassing
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- slave-driver
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- weatherize
- away-going
- anyone's
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- attentive
- vacation
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- anyone
- violent
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