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 refrain refrain /rɪˈfreɪn/

noun

  1. () The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers  ( chorus , refrain )
    the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

verb

  1. () Resist doing something  ( forbear , refrain )
    resist doing something
     He refrained from hitting him back
    He refrained from hitting him back
     She could not forbear weeping
    she could not forbear weeping
  2. Choose not to consume  ( desist , refrain , abstain )
    choose not to consume
     I abstain from alcohol
    I abstain from alcohol