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withholds

VERB

keep back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deduct deny detain hide keep refuse resist retain suppress

STRONG

abstain bridle check constrain curb disallow hold inhibit kill refrain repress reserve restrain spike

WEAK

clam up dummy up hold back hold down hold out hold out on keep secret keep to oneself keep under one's hat keep under wraps sit on stop oneself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow disclose divulge expose free go along grant lay bare let go let out open release reveal show tell uncover

STRONG

aid assist help indulge liberate permit use

Example Sentences

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For most taxpayers, their employer withholds taxes in every paycheck, with the majority due a tax refund for having overpaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Someone who withholds too little will have to pay the remainder of their tax bill — possibly also penalties and interest if they withheld far too little.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

"I thought about resigning. But I need this money," said 48-year-old bus driver David, who withholds his surname for fear of reprisal.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Abbott’s spokesperson did not respond to specific questions about the records, including whether The Texas Newsroom would be refunded if Paxton withholds them.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2025

Who aye withholds the claps and cheers That others give?

From Punch 1893.07.29 by Various