refrain from

Definitions

To stop oneself from doing something.

To abstain or hold back from an action or impulse.

Examples

Please refrain from talking during the movie.

The doctor advised him to refrain from eating sugary snacks.

We must refrain from making hasty decisions without all the facts.

Synonyms

abstain from desist from forbear avoid eschew shun forgo

Antonyms

indulge in engage in participate in pursue continue embrace perform