VDict - Definition of withhold

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withhold

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Verb

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
- My employer is withholding taxes

hold back; refuse to hand over or share
- The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room

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Synonyms:
deduct recoup keep back

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withhold withholder withholding withholding tax
Words contain "withhold" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
prevaricate palter equivocate beat around the bush tergiversate garnishment disapproval keep to oneself withhold disfavour more...

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