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Definition withhold in British English

withhold verb

[transitive] verb
/wɪðˈhəʊld/
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.

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Definition withhold in British English