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withholding
This term carries a strong sense of restriction or deprivation, often implying a deliberate choice to keep something back. When used as a noun regarding information or affection, it suggests a power imbalance or a strategic silence, creating a feeling of tension or frustration for the recipient.
In a financial context, the word shifts from a psychological or social action to a standardized administrative process. Here, it is a neutral technical term referring to the automatic deduction of taxes, devoid of the emotional weight associated with the adjective form.
Meanings
Examples
I need to adjust my tax withholding to get a larger refund next year.
The company was accused of withholding critical safety data from the public.
She is so withholding that I never know what she is actually thinking.
Why are you withholding your approval for this project?
The withholding of consent made the entire agreement void.
He has a withholding personality that makes him seem cold and distant.
Check your W-2 form to verify the total federal withholding.