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Forbear

verb / for-BAIR / Hard
Meaning

To refrain from doing something despite provocation or opportunity; to abstain or hold back.

Origin / Etymology

From Old English 'forberan' — 'for-' (away from) + 'beran' (to bear, endure). Same Germanic root family as 'bear' and 'forbearance'.

Synonyms
Refrain Abstain Desist
Antonyms
Indulge Persist Yield
Example Sentence
"India must continue to forbear from joining bandwagons of unilateral terrorism designations against Latin American criminal groups, consistent with its principled stance on non-interference."
🎯 UPSC Usage

GS2 IR / Ethics (GS4): Use for restraint as a deliberate choice — forbearance in diplomacy, forbearance in escalation, regulatory forbearance (RBI). Pair with 'prudence' or 'restraint'.

Relevant Subjects
International Relations
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