refrain (173 synonym found)

Refrain has 173 synonyms. The top synonyms for refrain are rhyme royal, aria, strophe, parting shot, follow-through, renounce, hexastich, tutti and 165 more. Another word for refrain is rhyme royal. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for refrain?

A common synonym for refrain is rhyme royal. Other synonyms include aria, strophe, parting shot, follow-through.

How many synonyms does refrain have?

Refrain has 173 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does refrain mean?

(v): to hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern; to abstain from Example: "his reson refraineth not his foul delight or talent.

Definition of refrain:

(v) : to hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern; to abstain from
"his reson refraineth not his foul delight or talent. Chaucer"
(n) : the burden of a song; a phrase or verse which recurs at the end of each of the separate stanzas or divisions of a poetic composition. As enjoined by a chorus
"we hear the wild refrain. Whittier."
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Definition of refrain:

(v) : to hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern; to abstain from
"his reson refraineth not his foul delight or talent. Chaucer"
(n) : the burden of a song; a phrase or verse which recurs at the end of each of the separate stanzas or divisions of a poetic composition. As enjoined by a chorus
"we hear the wild refrain. Whittier."
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