Refrain and Swilling

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Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Swilling is an antonym for refrain.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Swilling noun - The drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly.

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Refrain is an antonym for swilling in consume topic.

Nearby Words: swill, swilled

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