| word | refrain |
|---|---|
| part_of_speech | verb |
| e.g. | He has refrained from criticizing the government in public. |
| usage | ~ (from sth/from doing sth) |
| explanation | (formal) to stop yourself from doing sth, especially sth that you want to do |
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