The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.
To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).
To show restraint; to hold oneself back.
To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.
(with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.
To abstain from (food or drink).