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REFRAINING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Refraining.

Refraining - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chorus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refraining - as a verb

Resist doing something

Example: "He refrained from hitting him back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
act

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

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

Example Sentences

"He is refraining from drinking alcohol because he is on medication."
"I am refraining from eating sweets to improve my health."
"She is refraining from making any comments until she has more information."
"He tried refraining from smoking, but found it difficult to quit."
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Word Game Points

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

REFRAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is REFRAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refraining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFRAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is REFRAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refraining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFRAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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