Refrain and Retain

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Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Refrain and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Retain".

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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