withhold (EN)verb
verb “withhold”
infinitive withhold ; he withholds ; past tense withheld ; past part. withheld ; ger. withholding
- to refuse to give something that someone expects or deserves Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The company
withheld his final paycheck due to the missing equipment. - to keep secret; to not disclose It is a crime to
withhold evidence from the investigators. - to hold back (an emotion or reaction) She couldn't
withhold her joy when she received the acceptance letter. - (with "from") to refrain from doing something He decided to
withhold from commenting until all the facts were known.