Forbear and Move

Opposite meaning words

Forbear verb - Resist doing something.

Usage example: she could not forbear weeping

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Move is an antonym for forbear.

Nearby Words: forbearing, forbearance

Move verb - Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).

Usage example: We must move quickly

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Forbear is an antonym for move.

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

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