refrain Synonyms

forbear abstain chorus withhold desist leave off to hold back sit out hold back hold off undersong tutti tune stay stop strain strophe terminate terza rima tetrastich theme staving melodic line restrain yourself not touch rhyme royal ottava rima keep from do without deny oneself ostinato pedal point catchphrase chorus line pass up hold down shy away from get off swear off signature tune go on the wagon starve song eschew end ditty discontinue curb cease catch