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

Thirty percent also reported delaying or forgoing medical care. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Traditionally, fasting on Yom Kippur means forgoing food and water for about 25 hours, which can strongly affect a person’s metabolism. — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

The money lost in that QO season, as well as the health concerns that come with forgoing the security of a long-term deal, add up to a great deal of risk. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Monaghan, specifically, kept her complexion even-toned and dewy, forgoing powder on the high points of her face to embrace the shine. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026