Refrain and Restrain

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Refrain

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Restrain is a synonym for refrain in abstain topic. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Refrain", when it comes to topics like do without.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Refrain is a synonym for restrain in abstain topic. You can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Restrain".

Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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sense	refrain sense	restrain sense
enemy	refrain enemy	restrain enemy
ways	refrain ways	restrain ways
anna	refrain anna	restrain anna

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