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forbear

(f/O/r'b/(@)/r )

refrain from doing(verb.stative)

Synonym:
hold back

source: wordnet30
resist doing something(verb.stative)

Example:
She could not forbear weeping.

Synonym:
refrain
Antonym:
act, move

source: wordnet30
To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.(verb)

source: webster1913
To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubtful propriety.(verb)

source: webster1913

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