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

Webster wanted to bring unique, unexpected books to the neighborhood, foregoing many popular titles and focusing instead on emerging writers and small press companies. —Emily Holshouser may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026

Stanton, rarely a participant on defense, has forgone rehab assignments in the past, and Boone hasn’t ruled out the possibility of that happening again. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Inflation is notably above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, which means Fed policymakers may decide to forego any cuts to their key short-term interest rate this year. —Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

This refers to foregoing traditional prenatal appointments, screenings, and other medical care throughout the entire pregnancy. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026