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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Summers and Copeland sued Sting last year, saying he had been withholding some of those payments.

From BBC

Although those tax cuts were retroactive to the start of 2025, tax withholding tables were only adjusted at the start of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

But former law enforcement officials told the BBC that judgements from both sides of the argument should have been withheld until a full investigation had been completed.

From BBC

The hospital's name has been withheld to protect the identity of the medic.

From BBC

Some have filed lawsuits against the California Fair Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, accusing it of illegally withholding smoke-damage payments.

From Los Angeles Times

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