quit vs refrain

quit

verb
  • To stop, give up (an activity) (usually + gerund or verbal noun). 

  • To leave (a place). 

  • To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc.; to absolve; to acquit. 

  • To resign from (a job, office, position, etc.). 

  • To close (an application). 

  • To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate. 

  • To abandon, renounce (a thing). 

adj
  • Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid. 

noun
  • Any of numerous species of small passerine birds native to tropical America. 

refrain

verb
  • To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. 

  • To abstain from (food or drink). 

noun
  • The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza. 

  • A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying. 

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