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refrain

/ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/

Meaning 1

a repeated line in a song or poem

“The refrain echoed in her mind long after singing.”
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Illustration of refrain: a repeated line in a song or poem

Meaning 2

To stop oneself from doing something.

“He decided to refrain from eating dessert tonight.”
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Illustration of refrain: To stop oneself from doing something.