Refrain and Terminate

Refrain

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

Terminate

Terminate verb - To come to an end.
Usage example: this class will terminate with the arrival of Memorial Day

Refrain and terminate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead a verb "Terminate".

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