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

Child-free Americans cite various reasons for forgoing parenthood. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025

Edoardo Zegna forgoes measuring success in quarterly sales or viral moments, leaning more on meticulously orchestrating the brand's delivery to an audience. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

Though designed for work, the Pro Click V2 does not altogether forgo Razer’s gamer DNA. —PC Magazine, 11 June 2025

But policy experts say the new rules would burden eligible filers, who may forgo the EITC as a result. —Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 10 June 2025