Withhold
verb | /withhold/
To keep back, refuse to give, or refrain from providing something.
Withhold
verb | /withhold/
Essential WordsMEDIUMTo keep back, refuse to give, or refrain from providing something.
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"The agency may withhold payment until the review is complete. Means: The agency may keep the payment back until the review is finished."
"He chose to withhold his opinion during the heated discussion. Means: He chose not to share his opinion during the heated discussion."
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Withhold means to hold something back instead of giving it.
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