Both Uses
refrain
in
The Hunt for Red October
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- "Because Stralbo wisely and courageously decided to refrain from reacting to their provocations," Gorshkov replied.†
Chpt 15. *
- The sudden slug of whiskey made his eyes water, but he was able to refrain from coughing.†
Chpt 18.
Definitions:
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(1)
(refrain as in: a repeated refrain) something repeated regularly -- especially a word, phrase, line, or idea repeated in music, poetry, or speech
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(2)
(refrain as in: refrain from laughing) to stop oneself from doing something -- especially something tempting, impulsive, or inappropriate
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)