What is another word for refrain?

Here are some words that can be used as synonyms for "refrain," depending on the context:

General synonyms:

* Chorus

* Verse

* Repetition

* Recurrence

* Iteration

* Catchphrase

* Motto

* Slogan

* Theme

* Leitmotif

More specific synonyms:

* Refrain from (doing something): avoid, abstain from, desist from, hold back from

* Refrain (a phrase): verse, chorus, refrain line, recurring line

* Refrain (a general concept): pattern, theme, tendency

The best word to use will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.