Any differences between refrain and restrain

[Wangyuanlin]

Any differences between refrain and restrain? :P

[Alan]

Yes - two separate words. Restrain means check/control/restrict. Refrain often used with the preposition from means not do as in: You are asked to refrain from smoking/making a noise.
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