Antonyms for refrain

Antonyms for (verb) refrain

Main entry: forbear, refrain

Definition: resist doing something

Usage: He refrained from hitting him back; she could not forbear weeping

Antonyms: move, act

Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)


Main entry: desist, abstain, refrain

Definition: choose not to consume

Usage: I abstain from alcohol

Antonyms: consume, have, ingest, take, take in

Definition: serve oneself to, or consume regularly


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