Withhold (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Deduct
• Recoup

Hypernyms

• Hold On

Related Words

• Withholding (noun)
• Withholder (noun)

Meaning ²

Hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Keep Back

Hypernyms

• Refuse

Hyponyms

• Immobilize
• Block
• Immobilise

Related Words

• Withholding (noun)
• Withholder (noun)