Refrain and Silence

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Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.

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Silence is an antonym for refrain in chorus of musical piece topic.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Silence noun - Incapacity for or restraint from speaking.

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Refrain is an antonym for silence.

Nearby Words: silent, silenced, silently, silencing, silencer

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