abstenir — meaning in English
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English meaning
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abstain
verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
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refrain
verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
Senses
abstenir is used for these senses in English:
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abstain
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
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refrain
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
refrain — full definition
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
