Definitions

1. verb

past tense of forbear, to refrain from doing something or to forgive someone

“She had forborne to speak her mind about the incident.”

2. noun

a past participle of forbear, the act of refraining from doing something or forgiving someone

“Her forborne nature had helped to diffuse the tense situation.”

3. adjective

past participle of forbear, showing willingness to refrain from doing something or forgive someone

“He was known for his forborne character in difficult situations.”