Forbearance and Madness

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Forbearance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.

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Madness is an antonym for forbearance.

Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing

Madness noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.

Usage example: her incessant insults goaded him to such madness that he would storm around breaking dishes and slamming doors

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Forbearance is an antonym for madness.

Nearby Word: mad

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