Associations to the word «Refrain»
Noun
- Sing
- Misconduct
- Lyric
- Urging
- Obligation
- Tune
- Contracting
- Chord
- Tact
- Chanting
- Retort
- Faithful
- Observance
- Allusion
- Bram
- Sad
- Roc
- Pledge
- Recitation
- Repeat
- Soloist
- Integrity
- Song
- Alternate
- Tempo
- Sneer
- Urge
- Consuming
- Singing
- Lament
- Shred
- Phrase
- Sang
- Adultery
- Injunction
- Deference
- Etiquette
- Wiping
- Envoy
- Modesty
- Laughter
- Cease
- Eucharist
- Consecration
- Motive
- Bribery
- Swearing
- Countenance
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
REFRAIN, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To hold back, to restrain (someone or something). [from 14th c.]
REFRAIN, verb. (reflexive) (archaic) To show restraint; to hold oneself back. [from 14th c.]
REFRAIN, verb. (transitive) (now rare) To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb. [from 14th c.]
REFRAIN, verb. (intransitive) To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. [from 15th c.]
REFRAIN, verb. (transitive) (now rare) (regional) To abstain from (food or drink). [from 16th c.]
REFRAIN, noun. The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
REFRAIN, noun. A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.
Dictionary definition
REFRAIN, noun. The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers.
REFRAIN, verb. Resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping".
REFRAIN, verb. Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".
Wise words
The most important things are the hardest things to say.
They are the things you get ashamed of because words
diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem
timeless when they are in your head to no more than living
size when they are brought out.