FORBEARING


Meaning of FORBEARING in English

Function: adjective

disinclined to be severe or rigorous FF1C; forbearing toward her husband's weaknesses FF1E;

Synonyms: charitable, clement, easy, indulgent, lenient, merciful, tolerant

Related Words: gentle, mild; longanimous, long-suffering, patient; considerate, thoughtful

Contrasted Words: grim, implacable, merciless, relentless; impatient, nervous, restive; firm, inflexible, rigid, stern, strict; austere, harsh

Antonyms: unrelenting

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.