Forbearance and Perverseness

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

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Perverseness is an antonym for forbearance.

Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing

Perverseness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: the kind of perverseness that makes you want to snap at anyone who makes the mistake of greeting you

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Forbearance is an antonym for perverseness.

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