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Definition of refraining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
self-controlholding back from doing something
- He showed a refraining attitude during the debate.
- Her refraining nature was evident in her actions.
- A refraining gesture can prevent conflicts.
Origin of refraining
Latin, refrenare (to hold back)
Terms with refraining included in their meaning
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self-restraint
practice of refraining from indulgence
medical
refraining from alcohol or drugs for self-control
lifestyle
refraining from sexual activity for personal reasons
self-control
self-denial and refraining from pleasures
religion
refraining from sexual activities for religious reasons
legal delay
refraining from enforcing a debt or obligation
refraining
the practice of not doing something
emotional control
refraining from indulging in certain behaviors or impulses
refraining
person who refrains from giving something
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- French:retenu, ...
- German:zurückhaltend, ...
- Italian:contenuto, ...
- Spanish:contenida, ...
- Portuguese:contido, ...
- Chinese:克制的, ...
- Japanese:控えめな, ...
- Arabic:ممتنع, ...
- Hebrew:נִמְנָע, ...
- Russian:сдерживающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:стримуючий, ...
- Hindi:संयमित, ...
Definition of refrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
restraintavoid doing something, often by self-control
- She refrained from commenting during the meeting.
Noun
1.
musicrepeated part of a song or poem
- The refrain of the song was catchy and memorable.
2.
conversationcomment or saying often repeated
- His favorite refrain was 'practice makes perfect.'
Expressions with refrain
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statement or idea repeated many times by someone
The constant refrain was that change is needed.
Origin of refrain
Latin, re (again) + frenum (bridle)
Examples of refrain in a sentence
They refrained from voting until more information arrived. Everyone sang along with the refrain. The refrain repeated after each verse. The refrain of 'safety first' echoed in the workshop. 'Quality over quantity' became the team's refrain.
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- French:s'abstenir, refrain, ...
- German:verzichten, Refrain, ...
- Italian:astenersi, ritornello, ...
- Spanish:abstenerse, estribillo, ...
- Portuguese:abster-se, refrão, ...
- Chinese:克制, 副歌, ...
- Japanese:控える, リフレイン, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَنَعَ, لازِمَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִימָּנַע, פִּזְמוֹן חוֹזֵר, ...
- Russian:воздерживаться, припев, ...
- Ukrainian:утримуватися, приспів, ...
- Hindi:रोकना, मुखड़ा, ...
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