Refrain and Shibboleth

Refrain

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

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

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Shibboleth

Shibboleth noun - An attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product).
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Synonyms for Shibboleth

Refrain and shibboleth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead a noun "Shibboleth".

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Shibboleth and Refrain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/shibboleth
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