refrain

/rɪfrˈeɪn/

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Definitions

Noun
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
Verb
resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
Verb
choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"

Antonyms

act

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