overwithhold
American
[oh-ver-with-hohld, -with-]
/ ˌoʊ vər wɪθˈhoʊld, -wɪð- /
verb (used with object)
overwithheld,
overwithholding
-
to withhold too much.
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to deduct (an amount in withholding tax) in excess of the tax to be paid.
verb (used without object)
overwithheld,
overwithholding
-
to withhold oneself excessively.
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to deduct too much withholding tax.
Etymology
Origin of overwithhold
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