Another word for refrain | Synonyms for refrain

Another word for refrain

refrain Synonyms

refrain

n.

chorus, undersong, theme, strain; see chorus 2, music 1, song.

refrain Synonyms

refrain

v.

cease, avoid, forbear; see abstain. See syn. study at abstain.

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Another word for refrain

verb

To hold oneself back:

abstain, forbear, hold off, keep, withhold. See restraint

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You must refrain from action.
Please refrain from smoking in the bedrooms.
He will refrain from planting.
You must refrain from all interference.
Refrain from smoking in the bedrooms.

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