Refrain ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Refrain ( verb )

Hold oneself back from doing something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french refrener, from latin refrenare 'restrain', later influenced by refrain 'song repeated' (see refrain n.).

Examples:

1. She refrained from commenting on the situation.
2. He refrained from using foul language in front of the children.
3. She refrained from smoking despite the temptation.
4. The manager refrained from taking sides in the argument.
5. He refrained from acting impulsively and thought about his options.

(As a noun)

Refrain ( noun )

Hold oneself back from doing something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french refrener, from latin refrenare 'restrain', later influenced by refrain 'song repeated' (see refrain n.).

Examples:

1. She refrained from commenting on the situation.
2. He refrained from using foul language in front of the children.
3. She refrained from smoking despite the temptation.
4. The manager refrained from taking sides in the argument.
5. He refrained from acting impulsively and thought about his options.