refraining

Speech parts

1. refraining - Noun

2. refraining - Verb

Meaning

of Refrain

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Examples

I dunno. Perhaps you should be happy that I have a policy of refraining from grumbling about handicapped operating systems. Larry Wall

My feeling is that there is nothing in life but refraining from hurting others, and comforting those that are sad. Olive Schreiner

Jesus can aid us at three points: by helping us to avoid hatred, to repudiate violence, and to increase our willingness to accept whatever suffering comes from this combination of refusing to submit to evil and of refraining from hatred and violence. Kirby Page

Blame from a man with a corrupt soul in opposing him, and refraining from evil deeds is better for you than his esteem if you did evil. Ibn Hazm

For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom. Muqtada Sadr

Self-discipline manifests itself in countless ways. In a leader I see it as doing those things that should be done, even when they are unpleasant, inconvenient, or dangerous; and refraining from those that shouldn't, even when they are pleasant, easy, or safe. Stanley A. McChrystal

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