to refrain or abstain from; desist from.

to keep back; withhold.

Obsolete . to endure.

to refrain; hold back.

to be patient or self-controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation.

adjective

impatient , intolerant , merciless , strict , uncontrolled

adjective

being big , charitable , clement , considerate , easy , forgiving , gentle , going easy on , going easy with , humane , humanitarian , indulgent , lenient , living with , longanimous , long-suffering , merciful , mild , moderate , patient , soft-shell , thoughtful , resigned , lax , soft , restraint , sympathetic , tolerant