Refrain and Shed

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Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Shed is an antonym for refrain.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Shed verb - To cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside.

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Refrain is an antonym for shed in cast off topic.

Nearby Word: shedding

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