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refraining

/rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does refraining mean?

verb

The act of abstaining from something, especially a habit or activity. To hold back or restrain oneself from doing something.

Example

"She has been refraining from eating sweets since she started her diet."

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