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

Sometimes, that can even include forgoing payments for essentials to keep up with debt payments. — Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running again — and forgoing a reelection bid for her current office — in a campaign that would make her the city’s first Latina mayor. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

In earlier years, Washington insisted that Saudi Arabia permanently forgo enrichment. — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026

If multiple participants remain after Week 18, each remaining participant will receive the foregoing prizes. — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026