FORBEARANCE
Scrabble letter values: F4O1R1B3E1A1R1A1N1C3E1 = 18
Definition
- noun good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. — synonyms: patience, longanimity
- noun a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges.
Examples
- “refraining from acting”
- “his forbearance to reply was alarming”