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Forbearing vs Benevolent - What's the difference?

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Forbearing is a related term of benevolent.


As adjectives the difference between forbearing and benevolent

is that forbearing is characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper while benevolent is having a disposition to do good.

As a verb forbearing

is .

forbearing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.

    • Related terms

    * forbear * forbearance * forbearant * forbearantly * forbearingly

    Verb

    (head)

    • benevolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a disposition to do good.
    • Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent .
  • Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
  • altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
  • generous.

    • Antonyms

    * malevolent

    See also

    * benevolence * benevolently * benevolentness