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withhold

with·hold

UK/wɪθˈhəʊld/ US/wɪðˈhəʊld/ uncommon

verb

1.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

  • “The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room”
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2.

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

  • “My employer is withholding taxes”
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Origin

From Middle English withholden. Equivalent to with- + hold.

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