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refrain
refrain
/rɪˈfreɪn/
noun
(
)
The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
(
chorus
,
refrain
)
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
verb
(
)
Resist doing something
(
forbear
,
refrain
)
resist doing something
He refrained from hitting him back
He refrained from hitting him back
She could not forbear weeping
she could not forbear weeping
Choose not to consume
(
desist
,
refrain
,
abstain
)
choose not to consume
I abstain from alcohol
I abstain from alcohol
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