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Meaning of refrained
The primary meaning of "refrained" is to hold back or restrain oneself from doing something.
Etymology of refrained
The word "refrained" originates from the Old French "refrener," which is derived from "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "frener" (meaning "to bridle" or "to curb"), with Latin roots in "refrenare," meaning "to bridle" or "to curb."
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of holding back or restraining oneself, often in the context of emotions, actions, or expressions.
Synonyms
abstained
desisted
avoided
stopped
halted
ceased
withheld
restrained
reserved
self-controlled
temperate
moderate
disciplined
controlled
limited
restricted
curbed
suppressed
checked
hindered
prevented
forbore
forebore
resisted
denied
rejected
declined
spurned
renounced
relinquished
surrendered
waived
forswore
forsaken
Definitions
- Refrained refers to the act of stopping or holding back from an action, activity, or expression, often due to self-control, discretion, or restraint.
- It can also imply a sense of abstaining or desisting from something, usually due to moral, ethical, or practical considerations.
Usage Examples
- The crowd refrained from cheering until the referee confirmed the goal.
- She refrained from commenting on the controversial issue to avoid offending her colleagues.
- He refrained from eating sweets due to his dietary restrictions.
Antonyms
indulged
gave in
succumbed
surrendered
yielded
acquiesced
complied
submitted
participated
engaged
joined
contributed
assisted
cooperated
helped
supported
encouraged
prompted
urged
provoked
incited
instigated
initiated
started
began