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to forbear
01
to hold back from an action or behavior
Transitive: to forbear sth
Examples
Even in the midst of the serious meeting, John could n't forbear a grin at his colleague's witty comment.
02
to hold back or refrain from an impulse or action
Transitive: to forbear to do sth | to forbear from sth
Examples
Despite the provocation, she decided to forbear from responding to the criticism and maintained her composure.
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