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REFRAINED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Refrained.

Refrained - as a noun

The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chorus11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refrained - as a verb

Resist doing something

Example: "He refrained from hitting him back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbear12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
act5

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstain9desist7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He refrained from speaking during the meeting."
"She refrained from eating dessert to stick to her diet."
"The teacher refrained from giving any hints during the test."
"They refrained from engaging in the argument to avoid further conflict."
"I refrained from commenting on their decision, as it was not my place."
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Word Game Points

Is REFRAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, refrained is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFRAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is REFRAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refrained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFRAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is REFRAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refrained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFRAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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