refrained (Meaning)

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refrained (imp. & p. p.)

of Refrain

The wise man refrained from uttering a hasty judgment.
Despite temptation, the diligent student refrained from checking their phone during class.
The cautious hiker refrained from straying from the marked trail, knowing the dangers of getting lost.
Although she was eager to share her opinion, the diplomat refrained from speaking to avoid causing a diplomatic incident.
The disciplined athlete refrained from indulging in sugary snacks before a big race.
The respectful visitor refrained from touching or moving any artifacts in the museum.
The patient nurse refrained from showing signs of annoyance with the demanding patient.
The humble scientist refrained from taking sole credit for the breakthrough discovery.
The ethical journalist refrained from sensationalizing the story despite its potential to attract viewers.
The considerate friend refrained from interrupting when their colleague was making an important presentation.

of Refrain

abstain (from), withhold (from), avoid,keep (from),forgo, refuse, deny, forego, forbear, inhibit

submit (to), succumb (to), bow (to), yield (to), bow (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to), give in (to), surrender (to)

The wise man refrained from uttering a hasty judgment.

Despite temptation, the diligent student refrained from checking their phone during class.

The cautious hiker refrained from straying from the marked trail, knowing the dangers of getting lost.

Although she was eager to share her opinion, the diplomat refrained from speaking to avoid causing a diplomatic incident.