refraining
/R IH0 F R EY1 N IH0 NG/verb
- 1
To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).
- 2
To show restraint; to hold oneself back.
- 3
To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.
- 4
(with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.
- 5
To abstain from (food or drink).
noun
- 1
The act of one who refrains from doing something.
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