Emission and Refrain

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Emission noun - The act of emitting; causing to flow forth.

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Refrain is an antonym for emission in issuance topic.

Nearby Word: emissive

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

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Emission is an antonym for refrain.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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