forbearing
adjective/fɔːˈbeərɪŋ/
/fɔːrˈberɪŋ/
(formal)- being patient and showing sympathy towards other people, especially when they have done something wrong synonym patient
- Thank you for being so forbearing.
- a gentle and forbearing nature
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