refrain refrain /rɪˈfreɪn/

noun

1. () 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

1. () 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
   
2. Choose not to consume  ( desist , refrain , abstain )
   choose not to consume
    I abstain from alcohol
   I abstain from alcohol