to withhold
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5.1
- verb
- /wɪðˈhoʊld/
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retener
- The report did not state that accreditation was to be withheld or deferred because of these matters.
- withhold information
- withhold consent
- withhold funding
I don't think it's dishonest to withhold judgement.
- I don't think it's dishonest to withhold judgement.
- So they can, they can basically blast fake news and withhold real news.
- This is not the skepticism that says, oh, I should withhold judgment.
- And I'm going to withhold my checkbook from this marriage.
- Maybe we should just withhold food from those who can't really help.
- I planned a number of stunts of sorts, and I also withheld a number of blog posts for two years.
- So businesses large and small, all the same can withhold or or reinvest their profits as long as they'd like.
- And then kindness is like, will they actually transfer those benefits to me or withhold them for themselves or give them to somebody else, right.
- We could be accused of, you know, why did you withhold that?
- And then you just come out again and you, you keep withholding and until she can't stand it.
Examples
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He was wrong to withhold the information that could help the investigation.
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Authorities are withholding the names of those who died.
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What possible reason might I have to withhold it?
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Clearly their policy is to withhold critical updates from their customers.
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Are you withholding information pertinent to this investigation?
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The names of the eight victims are being withheld until notification of next of kin.
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Those who tried to quit or return home had their paychecks and passports withheld by the project's construction company.
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The company decided to withhold the bonus due to poor performance.
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The teacher will withhold grades until all assignments are submitted.
Synonyms
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1.7
To say no to a request or offer
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1.6
To refuse to let someone have something
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3.2
Keep something for later use
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4.5
Not tell or give something to other people
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Etymology
The word withhold comes from the old English parts with and hold, where with once meant 'against' or 'back' and hold means 'keep'. So, to withhold is to 'hold back' something or refuse to give it.