Thesaurus / refrain from
FEEDBACKsynonyms for refrain from
synonyms for refrain from
- carve
- delete
- eliminate
- extract
- pull out
- sever
- cease
- displace
- exclude
- exsect
- extirpate
- give up
- oust
- stop
- supersede
- supplant
- usurp
- abandon
- break off
- cease
- give up
- halt
- interrupt
- quit
- suspend
- terminate
- close
- desist
- disconnect
- disjoin
- dissever
- disunite
- drop
- end
- finish
- interpose
- intervene
- kill
- part
- pause
- scrub
- separate
- stop
- bag it
- blow off
- call it quits
- give over
- knock off
- leave off
- put an end to
- surcease
- excuse
- exempt
- leave
- pardon
- absolve
- discharge
- dispense
- forbear
- pity
- release
- relent
- spring
- bail out
- be lenient
- be merciful
- get off the hook
- get out of hock
- give a break
- give quarter to
- go easy on
- let go
- let off
- privilege from
- pull out of the fire
- relieve from
- save bacon
- save from
- save neck
- abandon
- allow
- defer
- forgo
- grant
- hand over
- postpone
- put off
- reject
- relinquish
- remove
- renounce
- set aside
- shelve
- surrender
- suspend
- turn over
- cede
- delay
- disclaim
- disown
- leave
- neglect
- prorogue
- remit
- renege
- reserve
- resign
- stay
- table
- yield
- dispense with
- hold off
- hold up
- begin
- complete
- continue
- go
- initiate
- start
- bear
- commence
- connect
- create
- give birth
- join
- restart
- unite
- carry on
- approve
- carry out
- continue
- deny
- do
- expedite
- forward
- hold
- keep
- refuse
- retain
- take
- accept
- acknowledge
- advance
- claim
- go
- guard
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
How to use refrain from in a sentence
Others faultily refrain altogether from renewing them in their social capacities.
THE ORDINANCE OF COVENANTINGJOHN CUNNINGHAMAs the husband's rights to such an estate have been abolished in many states, we refrain from adding more principles.
PUTNAM'S HANDY LAW BOOK FOR THE LAYMANALBERT SIDNEY BOLLESIt is impossible to refrain from applauding the king for this manifestation of spirit and self-respect.
MADAME ROLAND, MAKERS OF HISTORYJOHN S. C. ABBOTTQueeker was gazing at one of the sketches with an aspect so haggard and savage that Mr Durant could not refrain from remarking it.
THE FLOATING LIGHT OF THE GOODWIN SANDSR.M. BALLANTYNELawrence and Dan could hardly refrain from shouting aloud; even Mr. Chittenden was surprised at the feeling Grace showed.
THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNNThe clear notes of the refrain, struck regularly with the sound of a fairy bell, had begun to help and soothe her.
THE DRAGON PAINTERMARY MCNEIL FENOLLOSAThe world was strung with them like a harp, and upon them the wind played a monotonous refrain.
THE DRAGON PAINTERMARY MCNEIL FENOLLOSAWe cannot confine the first refrain to one line only, as there is no stop at the end of l. 14.
CHAUCER'S WORKS, VOLUME 1 (OF 7) -- ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE; MINOR POEMSGEOFFREY CHAUCERThe refrain is, "Holy cup, overflowing, pour out in plenty the enthusiasms and the energy of the strong."
FRDRIC MISTRALCHARLES ALFRED DOWNERMoreover, each stanza ends with the same line, recurring as a refrain.
CHAUCER'S WORKS, VOLUME 1 (OF 7) -- ROMAUNT OF THE ROSE; MINOR POEMSGEOFFREY CHAUCERWORDS RELATED TO REFRAIN FROM
- absolve
- bail out
- be lenient
- be merciful
- discharge
- dispense
- excuse
- exempt
- forbear
- get off the hook
- get out of hock
- give a break
- give quarter to
- go easy on
- leave
- let go
- let off
- pardon
- pity
- privilege from
- pull out of the fire
- refrain from
- release
- relent
- relieve from
- save bacon
- save from
- save neck
- spring
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.