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withhold

/w/I//T/'h/oU/ld/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. hold back; refuse to hand over or share

    verb.possession

    Examples
    The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room.
    Synonyms keep back

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

    verb.possession

    Examples
    My employer is withholding taxes.
    Synonyms deduct recoup

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To hold back; to restrain; to keep from action.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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