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)
• deny
• abstain (from)
• forbear
• refuse
• shun
• abjure
• eschew
• curb
• check
• constrain
• inhibit
• reject
• combat
• repudiate
• fight
• 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

Sadly, Trump’s inability to forgo immediate fulfillment is as pronounced an aspect of his personality as his megalomania. —Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

This extends to the series as well, which, refreshingly, forgoes the usual guns and gore for a more wholesome, cerebral, and darkly comedic take on the genre. —Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Without admitting liability, SCE has established a compensation program to pay survivors who forgo lawsuits. —Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026

This has led some of the industry’s top sellers to forgo exclusive deals and pursue greater flexibility. —Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 June 2026