refrain meaning and definition

REFRAIN noun

Definition of refrain (noun)

1. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
   • synonyms: chorus

REFRAIN verb

Definition of refrain (verb)

1. resist doing something
   • "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
   • synonyms: forbear
   • antonym: act
2. choose not to consume
   • "I abstain from alcohol"
   • synonyms: abstain, desist
   • antonym: consume