definition of
forbear

[1] #1 forbear n. [forebear] a person from whom you are descended. wn

[2] #2 forbear v. [hold back] refrain from doing; "she forbore a snicker". wn

[3] #3 forbear v. [refrain] resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping". wn