Antonyms for forbore


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fawr-bawr, -bohr
Phonetic Transcription : fɔrˈbɔr, -ˈboʊr


Definition of forbore

Origin :
  • past tense of forbear (v.).
  • verb resist the temptation to
Example sentences :
  • He forbore touching that mystery out of love, timidity, and indolence.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • He was impelled to recapitulate his injunctions; but he forbore.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • So I forbore to predict what would be his ultimate form of beauty.
  • Extract from : « Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad » by Various
  • De Windt shook his head, but forbore to utter his incredulity.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • How I longed to kick, if it were but my toe at them, and I forbore!
  • Extract from : « In Kings' Byways » by Stanley J. Weyman
  • I closed my eyes in absolute fear, and forbore further inquiry.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of America » by Tyrone Power
  • I forbore to ask my brother whether he had been to old Rome.
  • Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
  • As it was, he half suspected the truth, and forbore to question Jamie further.
  • Extract from : « Pirate Gold » by Frederic Jesup Stimson
  • "All right," said Ayrton, and forbore to press the matter further.
  • Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne
  • Jasper moved about among them alone, but I forbore to join him.
  • Extract from : « The Patagonia » by Henry James

Synonyms for forbore

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