Refrain
Refrain noun - A part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often.
Withholding and refrain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withholding" instead a noun "Refrain".
Nearby Words: refrained, refraining
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Refrain and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refrain" instead the word "Withholding" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Word: withhold
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Withholding and Refrain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/withholding
Refrain & Withholding. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/withholding>.
Withholding or Refrain. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/refrain/withholding.
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