refrain

A statement or complaint heard from many people.

A well-known and frequently heard statement or complaint.

A frequently repeated statement or complaint.

To only just manage to stop oneself from doing something.

To intentionally stop oneself from doing or saying something.

To make a conscious and cautious effort to not do something.

To make a sensible decision to not do something.

To perceive a repeating statement or complaint.

To say a common phrase or statement again.

To join in and start singing a refrain.

To vocally perform the repeating part of a song.

To repeat a common phrase or sentiment, often without original thought.

Used to indicate the action that one is stopping oneself from doing.

Used to describe the words or tune of a refrain.