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🚫refrain

verb
/rɪˈfreɪn/
refragable refresh

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example Sentences

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Example Expressions

refrain from

Synonyms

abstain, avoid, desist, hold back, restrain

Antonyms

indulge, participate, continue

Collocations

refrain from doing, refrain from smoking, refrain from commenting

More Example Sentences

I would prefer to refrain from commenting on this situation.

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