underwithhold

[ uhn-der-with-hohld, -with- ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·with·held, un·der·with·hold·ing.

1. to withhold too little.
2. to deduct (withholding tax) less than the necessary amount.

verb (used without object)

, un·der·with·held, un·der·with·hold·ing.

1. to withhold oneself too little.
2. to deduct less withholding tax than necessary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underwithhold¹

under- + withhold