Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refrain
verb
/rɪˈfreɪn/
Definition
To stop oneself from doing something.
Examples
- She decided to refrain from eating sweets for a month.
- Despite his anger, he chose to refrain from making any harsh comments.
- It’s important to refrain from interrupting others while they’re speaking.
Meaning
Refrain means to hold back or avoid doing something, often in a deliberate way.
Synonyms
- abstain
- hold back
- desist
- forbear
