Definitions
- Referring to the act of tolerating or enduring something unpleasant or painful. - Talking about the state of being subjected to hardship or difficulty without complaint. - Describing a situation where someone is allowed to do something despite not having the right or authority to do so.
- Referring to the act of showing patience, restraint, or tolerance towards someone or something. - Talking about the quality of being able to control one's emotions and impulses in difficult situations. - Describing a situation where someone refrains from taking legal action against another party despite having the right to do so.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of tolerating or enduring something.
- 2Both words imply a certain level of patience or restraint.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where someone has the power to act but chooses not to.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Sufferance emphasizes the endurance of hardship or difficulty, while forbearance emphasizes the ability to control one's emotions and impulses.
- 2Attitude: Sufferance can have a negative connotation, implying a sense of resignation or powerlessness, while forbearance is generally positive, indicating a choice to act with patience and restraint.
- 3Usage: Sufferance is more commonly used in legal contexts, while forbearance is more commonly used in personal or interpersonal contexts.
Remember this!
Sufferance and forbearance are synonyms that both refer to the act of tolerating or enduring something. However, sufferance emphasizes the endurance of hardship or difficulty, while forbearance emphasizes the ability to control one's emotions and impulses. Additionally, sufferance can have a negative connotation, while forbearance is generally positive and more commonly used in personal or interpersonal contexts.
