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