Synonyms of forgo

forgo

verb

fȯr-ˈgō 

variants also forego

as in to avoid

to resist the temptation of

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoid
• keep (from)
• withhold (from)
• refrain (from)
• refuse
• abstain (from)
• shun
• forbear
• abjure
• eschew
• check
• deny
• curb
• constrain
• inhibit
• reject
• fight
• combat
• repudiate
• buck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submit (to)
• yield (to)
• surrender (to)
• succumb (to)
• bow (to)
• give in (to)
• concede (to)
• capitulate
• acquiesce (to)
• knuckle under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgo

Executives pledged to forgo their annual bonuses if the plan failed. —Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025

Elsewhere, Hacks star and Golden Globe winner Jean Smart has urged networks to forgo airing upcoming Hollywood awards shows and donate to the victims of the L.A. wildfires and firefighters. —Lily Ford For The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025

The short-term euphoria from snacking on Double Stuf Oreos is hard to forgo in favor of the long-term benefit of losing a few pounds. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025

The actress opted for minimal accessories, favoring a few dainty rings to complete her look and forgoing other pieces of jewelry. —Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025