Answer: refrained

AnswerCrossword Clue
REFRAINEDDesisted
REFRAINEDHeld oneself back (from)
REFRAINEDHeld back
REFRAINEDAbstained.
REFRAINEDPracticed abstinence
REFRAINEDHeld one's temper
refrainedStop oneself from doing something
refrainedREFRAIN, to keep oneself from action