refrained

[rɪˈfreɪnd]

refrained Definition

stop oneself from doing something.

Using refrained: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refrained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I refrained from commenting on the issue.

• Example

  She refrained from eating dessert.

• Example

  He refrained from smoking during the meeting.

refrained Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refrained

• abstain
• desist
• hold back

Antonyms for refrained

• indulge
• partake

Phrases with refrained

• refrain from

  to stop oneself from doing something

  Example

  Please refrain from using your phone during the movie.

• refrain from doing something

  to avoid doing something

  Example

  I refrained from telling him the truth.

• cannot refrain from

  unable to resist doing something

  Example

  I cannot refrain from laughing at his jokes.

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Summary: refrained in Brief

'Refrained' [rɪˈfreɪnd] means to stop oneself from doing something. It is often used in phrases like 'refrain from,' which means to avoid doing something, and 'cannot refrain from,' which means unable to resist doing something.