withhold
Translation
to withhold, to keep back, to refuse to give
Examples
They decided to withhold payment.
They decided to withhold payment.
She was accused of withholding evidence from the police.
She was accused of withholding evidence from the police.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refuse to give (sth.) They decided to withhold payment.
((sth.)) from ((sb.)) to refuse to give (sth.) to (sb.) She withheld the information from her boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keep back, retain, reserve; Antonyms: provide, grant, release
Etymology
Composed of 'with-' (away, back) + 'hold'. It literally means 'to hold back' something and not give it away.
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding' something and keeping it 'with' you, not giving it to someone else.