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present participle of refrain.

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abstinence n.
continence n.
denial n.
forbearance n.
sobriety n.
traversal n.

NOUN

abstinence

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chastity fasting frugality moderation self-restraint

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abnegation abstemiousness asceticism avoidance continence forbearance renunciation self-control self-denial soberness sobriety teetotalism temperance

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abstaining cherry

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drunkenness excess indulgence intemperance intoxication revelry self-indulgence

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continence

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abstemiousness abstinence asceticism celibacy chastity forbearance moderation self-control sobriety temperance virtue

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excess indulgence intemperance wildness

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denial

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disapproval rebuttal rejection repudiation retraction veto

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adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff refutal refutation renouncement renunciation repulse turndown

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abstaining cold shoulder controversion disallowance dismissing gainsaying noncommittal refusing rejecting renegement repudiating statement abnegation

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allowance approval confirmation ratification sanction

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agreement permission

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affirmation avowal claim corroboration vouching

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forbearance

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fortitude self-control

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abstinence endurance longanimity moderation patience resignation restraint temperance tolerance

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going easy on living with patientness

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agitation excess impatience indulgence intemperance intolerance wildness

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continuation involvement pursual

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sobriety

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abstemiousness continence moderation self-restraint soberness teetotalism temperance

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abstaining

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intemperance wildness

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traversal

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abnegation adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disaffirmation disapproval disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff rebuttal refutal refutation rejection renouncement renunciation repudiation repulse retraction statement turndown veto

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abstaining cold shoulder controversion disaffirmance disallowance dismissing gainsaying noncommittal refusing rejecting renegement repudiating

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OK acceptance agreement allowance approval confirmation corroboration endorsement permission ratification sanction

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refraining

Experts expect details of future potential interest-rate hikes to be kept to a minimum, owing to Warsh’s preference for refraining from issuing guidance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

"The parties must take urgent measures to protect civilians, including by refraining from the military use of civilian objects."

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026

A spokesperson for the CHP said that, out of respect for Cano’s family and the integrity of the review process, the agency was refraining from comment until it had “thoroughly examined” the medical examiner’s report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

Hu's book passed the censors, with a few adaptations, sticking to social commentary and refraining from criticism.

From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026

If you have not as yet replied to my letter, please go on refraining.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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