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Definition withhold in American English

withhold verb

[transitive] verb
/wɪðˈhoʊld/
1

to deliberately not give something to someone

Example

Several nations decided to withhold their support for the treaty.

Example

He suggested they withhold payment.

Example

She was found guilty of withholding information from the courts.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect store up
Definition withhold in American English