What is the meaning of refrain?

noun

  • The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers.

verb

  • Resist doing something.
    • usage: "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
  • Choose not to consume.
    • usage: "I abstain from alcohol"
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