Clues for the word "FORBEAR"
We've had 13 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on July 12, 2024.
Definition of forbear
- n. - An ancestor; a forefather; -- usually in the plural.
- v. i. - To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
- v. i. - To refuse; to decline; to give no heed.
- v. i. - To control one's self when provoked.
- v. t. - To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from; to give up; as, to forbear the use of a word of doubdtful propriety.
- v. t. - To treat with consideration or indulgence.
- v. t. - To cease from bearing.
Referring Clues
- Keep back
- Hold back
- Refrain
- Refrain from
- Be patient
- Hold back instead of stomach
- Avoid showing fright when catching the ball
- Spare in the direction of Paddington?
- Refrain in reference to an animal
- Hold back in favour of speculator
- Because of the wild animal, don't
- Because of the animal, don't
- Be afraid to pack the globe in it and don't
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 12, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 07, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - October 07, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - March 15, 2017
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - May 15, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - November 10, 2015
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 29, 2013
- USA Today - August 31, 2011
- Guardian Quick - May 30, 2010
- Guardian Quiptic - April 26, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - January 19, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - May 15, 2009
- Family Time - December 11, 2005
- Family Time - November 14, 2005
- Washington Post - June 27, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - September 13, 2002