forbearing

ADJECTIVE

tolerant

Synonyms

STRONG

forgiving gentle moderate

WEAK

being big charitable clement considerate easy going easy on going easy with humane humanitarian indulgent lenient living with long-suffering longanimous merciful mild patient soft-shell thoughtful

Antonyms

STRONG

violent wild

WEAK

impatient intolerant merciless strict uncontrolled

Example Sentences

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"Forbearing one another" easy to read, how hard to do!

From Melbourne House by Warner, Susan

Forbearing and patient as long as he was dealt with fairly, he was merciless where he thought he detected trickery or evasion.

From A Book of Remarkable Criminals by Irving, Henry Brodribb

Forbearing to interrupt him, Edwin continued to read over the blood-registered names.

From The Scottish Chiefs by Porter, Jane

"Forbearing one another"—easy to read, how hard to do!

From Melbourne House, Volume 2 by Warner, Susan

Forbearing as he was to-night, I could not stay in this proximity; this dangerous place and seat must be given up: I watched my opportunity, rose, and stole away.

From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte

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