What is the meaning of forbear?

noun

  • A person from whom you are descended.

verb

  • Refrain from doing.
    • usage: "she forbore a snicker"
  • Resist doing something.
    • usage: "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
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