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REFRAIN Antonyms

8 antonyms for refrain. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For REFRAIN

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
continue

verb

v

verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

engage

verb

v

verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

indulge

verb

v

verb

• give free rein to

• yield (to); give satisfaction to

• enjoy to excess

• treat with excessive indulgence

partake

verb

v

verb

• have some of the qualities or attributes of something

• have, give, or receive a share of

• consume

participate

verb

v

verb

• share in something

• become a participant; be involved in

persist

verb

v

verb

• continue to exist

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• stay behind

proceed

verb

v

verb

• continue talking

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• follow a procedure or take a course

• follow a certain course

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

act

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

• something that people do or cause to happen

• a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a manifestation of insincerity

verb

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

• behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

• play a role or part

• discharge one's duties

• pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

• be suitable for theatrical performance

• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

• be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

• behave unnaturally or affectedly

• perform on a stage or theater

Alternatives for CONTINUE

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Alternatives for ENGAGE

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Alternatives for INDULGE

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Alternatives for PARTAKE

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Alternatives for PARTICIPATE

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Alternatives for PERSIST

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Alternatives for PROCEED

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Alternatives for ACT

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