abstain vs refrain
refrain vs abstainabstain is not a noun while refrain is a noun.
abstain and refrain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abstain | No | No | Yes | No |
| refrain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
abstain and refrain
are synonyms defined as:
- abstain and refrain: choose not to consume
Other synonyms of abstain include
desist.
As verbs,
refrain is a hypernym of
abstain; that is, refrain is a
word with a broader meaning than abstain:
- abstain: refrain from voting
- refrain: resist doing something
Other hypernyms of abstain include
forbear.
| abstain (noun) | refrain (noun) |
|---|---|
| the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers |
| abstain (verb) | refrain (verb) |
|---|---|
| choose not to consume | choose not to consume |
| refrain from voting | resist doing something |
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