Definition of Refrain

to abstain from making a move

Examples of Refrain in a sentence

To avoid a punishment, I am going to refrain from talking back to my mother.  🔊

If you refrain from threatening your ex-wife, she might be nicer to you.  🔊

The treaty was signed when both world leaders agreed to refrain from building nuclear weapons for ten years.  🔊

Since the ballerina’s ankle is sore, she will refrain from dancing today.  🔊

Taylor will lose weight if she can refrain from eating junk food.  🔊

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