forbear(noun, verb) noun1. a person from whom you are descendedSimilar word(s): forebearDefinition categories: person, ancestor, antecedent, ascendant, ascendent, root verb1. refrain from doing- she forbore a snickerDefinition categories: stative, forbear, refrain2. resist doing something- she could not forbear weepingSimilar word(s): refrainDefinition categories: stative