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refrain
noun as in chorus of musical piece
Example Sentences
They also agreed to "refrain from disseminating or promoting false information" in a bid to "foster an environment conducive to peaceful dialogue".
They have said they have "concrete evidence" -- but not enough to secure a conviction, and have therefore refrained from charging him over Maddie's killing.
Netanyahu directed the military to take "strong action" against breaches of the deal, but he refrained from threatening a return to war.
But on Friday, on the opening day of an autumn festival, the 64-year-old sent an offering and reports said she was likely to refrain from visiting in order not to upset Japan's neighbours.
“Touch grass” has become a common refrain in the digital age, a reminder to the terminally online to go outside and experience the real world, if only briefly.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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