Belay and Refrain

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Belay verb - Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.

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Refrain and belay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Belay".

Nearby Word: belaying

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Belay and refrain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belay" instead a verb "Refrain".

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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