What is the difference between Abstain and Refrain?
What is the difference between Abstain and Refrain? :
Abstain :
( 1 ) To keep oneself from doing or enjoying something especially taking alcoholic drinks
He abstains from drinks and drugs.
( 2 ) To Decline to use one’s vote
At the last election, I abstained from voting.
Refrain :
( 1 ) To keep oneself from doing something
You should refrain from smoking.
I hope she will refrain from hostile action.