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Refrain

/rɪˈfreɪn/
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(verb) To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

Please refrain from smoking, while the non-smoking signs are on.
Please refrain from speaking without permission.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She had to ____ from commenting on the case while the investigation was still ongoing.

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