Forbearance is the practice of self-control, RESTRAINT, and PATIENCE in difficult situations. ABSTINENCE is the practice of refraining from indulging in something, such as food or drink. RESTRAINT is the practice of controlling one's emotions, desires, or actions. FORGIVENESS is the act of pardoning someone for a wrong they have done. COMPASSION is the feeling of sympathy and understanding for someone else's suffering. CLEMENCY is the act of showing MERCY or LENIENCY. Longanimity is the quality of being patient and tolerant, especially in difficult situations. PARDON is the act of forgiving someone for a crime or offense. GRACE is the free and unmerited favor of God. PITY is the feeling of sorrow and COMPASSION for someone else's misfortune. ENDURANCE is the ability to withstand hardship or adversity. STAMINA is the physical or mental strength to continue doing something despite fatigue or difficulty. MERCY is the compassionate treatment of someone who could be given harsher punishment. LENIENCE is the quality of being lenient or tolerant. LENITY is the quality of being mild or merciful. PATIENCE is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. LENIENCY is the quality of being lenient or tolerant. TOLERANCE is the willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own. TOLERATION is the practice of allowing people to do or believe something without interference.