Meaning Of The Word Withhold

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withhold
verb: If you withhold something that someone wants, you do not let them have it.

withhold in American English
to hold back; keep back; restrain
to refrain; forbear
intransitive verb: to hold back; refrain
transitive verb: to hold back; restrain or check

withhold in British English
verb: to keep back; refrain from giving

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