Translation meaning & definition of the word "withhold" into French language

verb

1. Hold back

• Refuse to hand over or share

• "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

synonym:
• withhold
,
• keep back

1. Retenir

• Refuser de remettre ou de partager

• "Le père retient l'allocation jusqu'à ce que le fils nettoie sa chambre"

synonyme:
• retenir
,
• rester en arrière

2. Retain and refrain from disbursing

• Of payments

• "My employer is withholding taxes"

synonym:
• withhold
,
• deduct
,
• recoup

2. Conserver et s'abstenir de décaisser

• Des paiements

• "Mon employeur retient les impôts"

synonyme:
• retenir
,
• déduire
,
• récupérer