forbearing
noun 1adj 1
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1ADJ.
little
Definitions
noun
1
forbearance; restraint
"As God's forbearing to create more worlds than he has, is no impeachment of his omnipotence: so his forbearing to save as many as he might, is no impeachment of his infinite mercy."
adj
1
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering
a forbearing temper
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Synonyms
adjective — showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint und
- longanimous
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"As God's forbearing to create more worlds than he has, is no impeachment of his omnipotence: so his forbearing to save as many as he might, is no impeachment of his infinite mercy."
Wiktionary02
a forbearing temper
Wiktionary03
Be a little more forbearing!
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