Forbear – To hold back on saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgement, or kindness to others

(Pronounced fawr-bair)

To remember the definition of the word forbear, use the following mnemonic:

He stuck his fork in the bear (forbear), but it remained patient and self-controlled in spite of being provoked.

Examples of forbear in a sentence (To be self controlled when provoked)

He forbear from taking any action when the drunk man threw a beer at him.

We have to forbear our angry feelings however much they may be building up.

The crowd had to forbear crying out when their player was wrongly sent off.