Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Forbore

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) Refrain.
Forbore: This is the past tense of “forbear,” which means to avoid doing something, especially out of patience or self-restraint. (Hindi: संयम रखना / रोकना)
Example: She forbore from responding to his rude comment.
Refrain: To stop oneself from doing something, especially out of self-control. (Hindi: बचना / रोकना)
Example: Please refrain from smoking in public areas.
Synonyms: abstain, withhold, restrain, desist
Antonyms: indulge, act, engage, participate
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (b) Submit – To accept or yield to a superior force. (आज्ञा मानना)
· (c) Yield – To give way to arguments or pressure. (झुकना / हार मानना)
· (d) Surrender – To give up or hand over. (समर्पण करना)
These options do not capture the idea of voluntarily stopping oneself from doing something, which is what “forbore” implies.