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REFRAINING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word refraining. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word refraining. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REFRAINING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1curbing
verb, nounv, n
2forbearing
adjectiveadj
3forgoing
4keeping
verb, nounv, n
5withholding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
6abstaining
verbv
7absterging
verbv
8avoiding
verbv
9desisting
verbv
10eschewing
verb, adjectivev, adj
11inhibiting
adjectiveadj
12reserving
verb, adjectivev, adj
13restraining
verb, adjectivev, adj
14abstain
verbv
15chorus
nounn
16desist
verbv
17forbear
verbv

Best Hypernyms For REFRAINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for refraining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
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Alternatives for CURBING

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