withhold
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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(tr) to keep back; refrain from giving
he withheld his permission
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(tr) to hold back; restrain
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(tr) to deduct (taxes, etc) from a salary or wages
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to refrain or forbear
Related Words
See keep.
Other Word Forms
- unwithheld adjective
- withholder noun
Etymology
Origin of withhold
First recorded in 1150–1200, withhold is from the Middle English word withholden. See with-, hold 1
Example Sentences
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Caruso, who has been fiercely critical of Bass and the city during the fire and its aftermath, added that he will withhold future payments to the foundation if an audit is not performed.
From Los Angeles Times
In a series of posts on X, she also accused the label of withholding payment for some of her collaborators.
From BBC
However, the papers also warn "there is a risk that future payments… could be withheld" if Kent fails to show sufficient progress in reducing its deficit.
From BBC
She also said that he had opted to withhold access to his GP notes and recent psychiatric reports.
From BBC
She’s over wasting time plucking chin hairs, searching for brain fog-induced lost reading glasses and — most of all — withholding her opinions so as not to offend others.
From Los Angeles Times
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