withhold
[ with-hohld, with- ]
/ wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð- /
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verb (used with object), with·held, with·hold·ing.
to hold back; restrain or check.
to refrain from giving or granting: to withhold payment.
to collect (taxes) at the source of income.
to deduct (withholding tax) from an employee's salary or wages.
verb (used without object), with·held, with·hold·ing.
to hold back; refrain.
to deduct withholding tax.
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Origin of withhold
synonym study for withhold
1, 2. See keep.
OTHER WORDS FROM withhold
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British Dictionary definitions for withhold
withhold
/ (wɪðˈhəʊld) /
verb -holds, -holding or -held
(tr) to keep back; refrain from givinghe withheld his permission
(tr) to hold back; restrain
(tr) to deduct (taxes, etc) from a salary or wages
(intr usually foll by from) to refrain or forbear
Derived forms of withhold
withholder, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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