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REFRAINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Refrains.

Refrains - 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)

Refrains - 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 refrains from eating junk food to stay healthy."
"The singer always refrains from using profanity in her songs."
"After the argument, she refrains from speaking to her friend."
"The politician refrains from giving a direct answer to the question."
"The teacher refrains from punishing the students for their mistakes."
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Word Game Points

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

REFRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REFRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refrains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REFRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refrains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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