Belling and Refrain

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Belling noun - A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

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Refrain is an antonym for belling in ring out topic.

Nearby Words: bell, belled

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Belling is an antonym for refrain.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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