withholds

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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withholds

The challenge is that each employer withholds taxes independently, which can leave you underwithheld by Tax Day.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

In addition, the Social Security Administration withholds a portion of benefits for individuals whose income is higher than certain thresholds before their full retirement age.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026

For most taxpayers, their employer withholds taxes in every paycheck, with the majority due a tax refund for having overpaid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

"I thought about resigning. But I need this money," said 48-year-old bus driver David, who withholds his surname for fear of reprisal.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025

He withholds nothing that is really for their good.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles