Forbearance - English meaning

noun

Mercy; lenience.

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An appeal for clemency

noun

An act of mercy by a person in authority toward someone who has committed a crime, esp. by reducing a punishment

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The governor refused to grant him clemency, and he was executed at 9 a.m. yesterday.

noun

The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

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She was close to the limit of her endurance

adjective

Denoting or relating to a race or other sporting event that takes place over a long distance or otherwise demands great physical stamina.

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The annual 24-hour endurance race

noun

The ability to continue doing something for a long time

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He began visiting the gym to build up his strength and endurance.

noun

Courage in pain or adversity.

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She endured her illness with great fortitude

noun

Bravery when dealing with pain or difficulty, esp. over a long period

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Throughout his illness, he showed great fortitude.

noun

The action or fact of indulging.

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Indulgence in self-pity

noun

The attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable

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[ u ] heavy indulgence in fatty foods should be avoided., [ c ] i do not much like self-quotation, …

noun

The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.

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The court could show leniency

noun

Treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be expected

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The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth., but for the leniency…

noun

The quality of being kind or gentle.

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A smile crossed her face, but this unexpected lenity was short-lived

noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.

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He urged them to show moderation

noun

The quality of doing something within reasonable limits

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You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation., all parties will have to show great m…

noun

The fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force

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We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.

noun

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

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You can find bargains if you have the patience to sift through the rubbish

noun

An act of resigning from a job or office.

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He announced his resignation

noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

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Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget

noun

Control over your emotions and actions; self-restraint

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They try to teach teamwork, self-control, and how to deal with adversity.

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Control over your emotions and actions; self-control

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You need to exercise a little self-restraint.

noun

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

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The british public, and particularly those in london, have been rightly praised for drawing on rese…

noun

The quality of experiencing pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions

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He endured the pain of his wounds with great stoicism.

noun

Abstinence from alcoholic drink.

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The temperance movement

noun

The habit or practice of avoiding extremes of behavior, esp. not drinking too much alcohol

noun

The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.

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The tolerance of corruption

noun

The practice of tolerating something, in particular differences of opinion or behaviour.

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The king demanded greater religious toleration

noun

Willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them

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Religious/racial tolerance, there is zero tolerance of violence at this school – if you’re caught f…