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refrain

/rɪ'freɪn/

Synonyms of refrain Antonyms of refrain Examples of refrain Usage of refrain Parts of refrain Definition that contains refrain Words sounding like refrain Explanation of refrain

verb
resist doing something
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"He refrained from hitting him back"

Similar:

forbear

Opposite:

act
verb
choose not to consume
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abstain desist
noun
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
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Similar:

chorus

type of:
music

part of:
vocal song

Synonyms & Similar Words

help leave music save fast spare avoid chorus abstain desist forbear teetotal hold back let it go sit out stand by help oneself leave alone leave behind let alone keep off tra-la-la tra-la