withhold
Translation
to withhold, to keep back, to refuse to give
Examples
She was accused of withholding information from the police.
She was accused of withholding information from the police.
The company will withhold tax from your salary.
The company will withhold tax from your salary.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) withhold ((sth.)) ((from sb./sth.)) They withheld payment from the contractor.
((to)) withhold ((sth.)) The government decided to withhold the report.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keep back, retain, refuse; Antonyms: give, provide, release
Etymology
From the prefix 'with-' (back, away) and the verb 'hold'. It literally means 'to hold back'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding' something and keeping it 'with' you, refusing to give it away.