Forbear

ajourner

(to refrain from proceeding)

décliner

(to give no heed)

garder son sang froid

(to control oneself when provoked)

refréner

(to refrain from proceeding)

refuser

(to give no heed)

réfréner

(to refrain from proceeding)

s'abstenir

(to keep away from)

se retenir

(to control oneself when provoked)

éviter

(to keep away from)