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Any differences between refrain and restrain



 
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Any differences between refrain and restrain Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:51 am  Any differences between refrain and restrain		  
Any differences between refrain and restrain? Razz
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Refrain/restrain Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:08 am  Refrain/restrain		  
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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