FORBEARS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word forbears. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word forbears. (close relations)

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	ancestors				nounn
	noun • someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
	forebears				nounn
	noun • a person from whom you are descended
	predecessors				nounn
	noun • one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) • something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
	progenitors				nounn
	noun • an ancestor in the direct line
	forebear				nounn
	noun • a person from whom you are descended
	refrain				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers verb • resist doing something • choose not to consume
	hold back				verbv
	verb • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • refrain from doing • wait before acting • secure and keep for possible future use or application • hold back; keep from being perceived by others • prevent the action or expression of

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