English Synonym Finder

refrain

Definitions

To stop oneself from doing something.

A repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse.

Examples

Please refrain from talking during the movie.

The catchy refrain of the song stayed in my head all day.

He had to refrain himself from laughing at the awkward situation.

Synonyms

abstain desist forbear avoid cease eschew withhold

Antonyms

indulge continue persist proceed engage participate perform