Meaning & Definition of Withhold in English
English⟶
Withhold
/wɪθhoʊld/
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
2. Retain and refrain from disbursing
- Of payments
- "My employer is withholding taxes"
synonym:
- withhold,
- deduct,
- recoup