refractory, a. See unruly.
refrain, v. [restrain], [curb], [check]; [forbear], [abstain], desist.
refresh, v. [revive], enliven, reanimate; renovate, [renew], [restore].
refreshing, a. reviving, reanimating, [cooling], reinvigorating, refective.
refreshment, n. collation, [lunch], refection, regalement.
refuge, n. [stronghold], [asylum], [retreat], [covert]; [shelter], [protection], [security], [guard]; expedient, [device], [shift], resort.
refugee, n. [fugitive], [runaway].
refund, v. [repay], [return], [restore].
refusal, n. [dissent], [denial], non-acceptance, [negation]; [option], preëmption.
refuse, v. [deny], [decline]; [reject], [rebuff], [repulse].