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FORBORNE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Forborne.

Forborne - as a noun

A person from whom you are descended

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forebear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ancestorantecedentascendantascendentroot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Forborne - as a verb

Refrain from doing

Example: "She forbore a snicker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold back

Resist doing something

Example: "He refrained from hitting him back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He had forborne to interfere in their argument."
"She forborne mentioning his mistake in front of others."
"The coach forborne from criticizing the team after their loss."
"I had forborne from eating sweets for a month."
"They forborne making any decisions until they had more information."
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Word Game Points

Is FORBORNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forborne is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORBORNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FORBORNE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forborne is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORBORNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FORBORNE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forborne is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORBORNE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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