desist vs refrain
refrain vs desistdesist is not a noun while refrain is a noun.
desist and refrain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| desist | No | No | Yes | No |
| refrain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
desist and refrain
are synonyms defined as:
- desist and refrain: choose not to consume
Other synonyms of desist include
abstain.
| desist (noun) | refrain (noun) |
|---|---|
| the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers |
| desist (verb) | refrain (verb) |
|---|---|
| choose not to consume | choose not to consume |
| resist doing something |
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