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Meaning of the word withhold in English

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withhold

US /wɪðˈhoʊld/
UK /wɪðˈhoʊld/
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Verb

1.

refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)

Example:
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The company decided to withhold payment until the work was completed.
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She chose to withhold her true feelings from him.
Synonym:
retainhold backkeep backconcealhidesuppressdenyrefuse
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