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reformatory (n)
reformed (adj)
reformer (n)
reformist (n)
refract (v)
refraction (n)
refractory (adj)
refrain (n)
refrain (v)
refrainer (n)
refresh (v)
refreshed (adj)
refresher (n)
refreshing (adj)
refreshingly (adv)
refreshment (n)
refreshment stand (n)
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refrain (v)
Synonyms: desist, abstain, hold back, cease, renounce, avoid doing, leave off

Antonym: persist
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