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forbearance

/foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/ /fɔːˈbɛːɹən(t)s/ /fɔɹˈbeɹən(t)s/

Meanings
noun
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.

Examples :

"Despite the constant bickering, Sarah showed forbearance towards her brother, refusing to retaliate. "
character mind attitude action value moral

Related Words

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration retaliate

retaliate verb

/ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/

To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

"After her brother broke her favorite toy, she decided to retaliate by hiding his video game controller. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration provocation

provocation noun

/ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

"His constant teasing was a deliberate act of provocation, hoping to make her lose her temper. "

Illustration tolerance

tolerance noun

/ˈtɒləɹəns/

The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance.

"Despite the intense heat, the runner's tolerance of pain allowed her to finish the marathon. "

Illustration refusing

refusing verb

/ɹɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To decline (a request or demand).

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

Illustration enforcement

enforcement noun

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/

The act of enforcing; compulsion.

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "

Illustration restraint

restraint noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

Illustration bickering

bickering verb

/ˈbɪkərɪŋ/ /ˈbɪkrɪŋ/

To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.

"They bickered about dinner every evening."

Illustration refraining

refraining verb

/rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/ /riˈfreɪnɪŋ/

To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

"Sentence: "I am refraining from eating sweets to stay healthy." "

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"