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forbearing
adjective
(for-bear-ing)
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
Synonyms:
longanimous
,
Examples:
Seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression.
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gentle
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compassionate
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fatherly
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reverent
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propitiatory
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unthankful
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filial
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righteous
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ascetical
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disobedient
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companionate
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unwarrantable
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reproachful
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lustful
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impenitent
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incommunicable
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softhearted
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godly
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licentious
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farseeing
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faithless
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monkish
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womanish
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politer
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pietistic
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statesmanly
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pedantic
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contemplative
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mannerly
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sybaritic
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worldly
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acceptant
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libidinal
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rageful
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forbearing
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