withhold

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/wɪðˈhəʊld/ English

Definitions

verb

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
To stay back.

Related words

Synonyms

retain keep back deduct recoup abstain forbear refrain postpone defer disallow deny reject detain refuse suspend concealment negate

Associated

assent withholding withheld consent payment payroll wages taxes conventions terror geneva veto

Rhymes

cold hold threshold scold bold old mold strolled stronghold gold

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