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Meaning of the word withhold in English

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withhold

US /wɪðˈhoʊld/

UK /wɪðˈhəʊld/

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Verb

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:

retain hold back keep back conceal hide suppress deny refuse

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