Hold back and Refrain

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Hold back

Hold back verb - Refrain from doing.
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Refrain is a synonym for hold back in repress topic. In some cases you can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Hold back".

Refrain

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.
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Hold back is a synonym for refrain in abstain topic. You can use "Hold back" instead a verb "Refrain".
Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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  • Refrain from Assuming to hold back/the chorus of a song
    Source: Just for Pun
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