Forbear and Support

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Forbear verb - To resist the temptation of.

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Support is an antonym for forbear.

Nearby Words: forbearing, forbearance

Support verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).

Usage example: he simply cannot support the thought of having to go on living without his beloved wife at his side

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Forbear is an antonym for support.

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