Definition of withhold

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  • withhold is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • withhold is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • withhold is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of withhold

  • retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments (verb)

    Examples

    1. My employer is withholding taxes

    Synonyms

    1. deduct
    2. recoup
  • hold back; refuse to hand over or share (verb)

    Examples

    1. The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room

    Synonyms

    1. keep back

See definition of withhold in Merriam Webster