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Definition of forbearing:

Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long- suffering.
of Forbear

Synonyms:

easy, long-suffering, indulgent, merciful, accept, resigned, patient, longanimous.

forgiving (part of speech: verb)
- acquitting,
- reprieving,
- exonerating,
- showing mercy,
- vindicating,
- absolving,
- condoning,
- pardoning,
- remitting,
- tolerating,
- overlooking,
- forgetting,
- relenting,
- dismissing,
- excusing,
- forgiving
mild (part of speech: adjective)
- gentle,
- open-minded,
- liberal,
- amiable,
- even,
- meek,
- charitable,
- lax,
- genial,
- libertarian,
- peaceful,
- kind,
- quiet,
- peaceable,
- benign,
- mild,
- insipid,
- moderate,
- benevolent,
- tender,
- sweet,
- permissive,
- tolerant,
- lenient,
- clement,
- broad-minded,
- cordial,
- soft

Usage examples:

The tragic nature of the accident and his own narrow escape made a deep impression upon Benton; and it was noticed that ever afterwards he was far more forbearing and forgiving than of old.

- "Thomas Hart Benton", Theodore Roosevelt.
His word was in my heart, a burning fire Shut up within me and consuming me, And I was very weary with forbearing; I could not stay.

- "The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow", Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
I am sure that it will be admitted that the last forty years have seen a vast improvement in the character of attendants, and among them are to be found many conscientious, trustworthy men and women, forbearing to their charge and loyal to their superintendent.

- "Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles", Daniel Hack Tuke.