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refrain Antonyms

Opposite of refrain

Pinning down the opposite of refrain requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To stop oneself from doing something, especially an impulse or habit (usually followed by 'from').

Usage Example

"Passengers are kindly requested to indulge from using mobile phones during the flight."

Strongest
indulge
Strong
partake
yield
give in
persist

Similar words to refrain

Words similar to refrain shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

abstain
chorus
desist
forbear
hold back
mantra
burden
litany
See all synonyms of refrain

• Nearby Words

reformulation
refortify
refound
refrain
reframe
refreeze
refresh

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Refrain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/refrain
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