Withhold — synonyms, definition

1. withhold (Verb)

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withhold (Verb) — Hold back; refuse to hand over or share. ex. "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

withhold (Verb) — Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments. ex. "My employer is withholding taxes"

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