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Search phrase: forbearance

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CymbelineCym II.iii.97Should learn – being taught – forbearance.Should learne (being taught) forbearance.
CymbelineCym II.iv.162And prayed me oft forbearance: did it withAnd pray'd me oft forbearance: did it with
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.iv.19Tut, tut, here is a mannerly forbearance.Tut, tut, here is a mannerly forbearance:
King LearKL I.ii.164forbearance till the speed of his rage goes slower; and,forbearance till the speed of his rage goes slower: and
Measure for MeasureMM IV.i.22now. I shall crave your forbearance a little. May be Inow. I shall craue your forbearance a little, may be I
Richard IIR2 IV.i.120Learn him forbearance from so foul a wrong.Learne him forbearance from so foule a Wrong.

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forbearancerefusal, reluctance [to be involved]
forbearanceabsence, abstention, staying away
forbearancepatience, restraint, moderation
sufferanceendurance, forbearance, patience

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forbearancesufferance

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