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withhold

Transitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected.

"The company decided to withhold the bonus until the project was completed."

Transitive Verb

[~ something from someone]

To deliberately keep information or a secret from a person.

"The government was accused of withholding vital evidence from the public."

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

"The guards acted quickly to withhold the protesters from entering the building."

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[~ something]

To deduct a portion of an employee's wages for taxes or other payments.

"The employer must withhold income tax from every paycheck."

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