Refrained Meaning in English
word · lemma: refrain
ɹɪˈfɹeɪnd
ri-FRAYND
ɹɪfɹˈeɪnd
ri-FRAYND
Definition
Stopped yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do or say. Often used for holding back an action, comment, or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; 'refrained from' is common: 'She refrained from commenting.' Often involves self-control or politeness. Not used for physical prevention by others (use 'prevented').
Spanish: abstenerse - contenersePortuguese (BR): abster-se - conter-sePortuguese (PT): abster-se - conter-seChinese (Simplified): 克制 - 忍住Chinese (Traditional): 剋制 - 忍住Hindi: रोक लिया - संयम बरताArabic: امتنع - كبح نفسهBengali: নিজেকে বিরত রাখা - সংযত থাকাRussian: воздержался - удержалсяJapanese: 控えた - 差し控えたVietnamese: kiềm chế - nín nhịnKorean: 참았다 - 삼갔다Turkish: kaçındı - kendini tuttuUrdu: باز رہا - خود کو روکاIndonesian: menahan diri - tidak melakukan
Example Sentences
He refrained from eating dessert.
basic
She refrained from laughing during the meeting.
basic
I refrained from making a comment.
basic
He nearly spoke, but refrained at the last moment.
natural
They refrained from arguing in front of the kids.
natural
I refrained because I didn’t want to hurt her feelings.
natural