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refraining

[rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ]

refraining Definition

stop oneself from doing something.

Using refraining: Examples

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

  • Example

    I am refraining from eating junk food.

  • Example

    He refrained from making any comments during the meeting.

  • Example

    She refrained from laughing at his joke.

refraining Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refraining

Antonyms for refraining

Phrases with refraining

  • to stop oneself from doing something

    Example

    Please refrain from smoking in the building.

  • unable to resist or avoid doing something

    Example

    I cannot refrain from laughing when I see that video.

  • to avoid doing something, especially something that you would like to do

    Example

    I had to refrain from telling her what I really thought.

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Summary: refraining in Brief

'Refraining' [rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ] means to stop oneself from doing something. It is often used to describe avoiding an action or behavior, as in 'Please refrain from smoking in the building.' 'Refraining' can also be used to describe a person's decision to hold back from making a comment or expressing an opinion, as in 'He refrained from making any comments during the meeting.'