Meaning of 'refrain'

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Meaning of ‘refrain’

3 definitions found.

refrain

noun

the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

Synonyms: chorus

verb

choose not to consume

Synonyms: abstain desist

verb

resist doing something

Example: "I refrained from hitting back."

Synonyms: forbear

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