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Definitions

withhold

[with-hohld, with-] / wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð- /
VERB
keep back
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conceal deduct deny detain hide keep refuse resist retain suppress
STRONG
abstain bridle check constrain curb disallow hold inhibit kill refrain repress reserve restrain spike
WEAK
clam up dummy up hold back hold down hold out hold out on keep secret keep to oneself keep under one's hat keep under wraps sit on stop oneself
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow disclose divulge expose free go along grant lay bare let go let out open release reveal show tell uncover
STRONG
aid assist help indulge liberate permit use

Example Sentences

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Actor Mickey Rourke has broken his silence on the alleged “unacceptable” living conditions that prompted him to withhold over $59,000 in rent after he defaulted in his eviction case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The suit accused companies including CVS Health and Lego of conspiring to withhold ad spending over X’s content policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The actor spoke about what it was like to step into the world of “Bridgerton,” her character’s storyline in Season 4 and the scene in which she had to withhold her emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Executive privilege is the president’s power to withhold sensitive information and private discussions from Congress and the judicial branch to guarantee frank conversations with other executive branch officials.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

And if he can withhold information, I can too.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.