refrain
//rɪˈfreɪn//
Verb
refrainInfinitive
refrainPresent tense
refrainedPast tense
refrainedPast participle
refrainingPresent participle
refrainsThird-person singular
1
To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back or abstain from an action or impulse.
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Noun
refrainSingular
refrainsPlural
1
A repeated line or phrase in a song or poem, typically at the end of each verse.
The refrain of the song was so catchy that everyone sang along.
2
A comment or complaint that is often repeated.
"We need more funding" is a common refrain among researchers.