✋withhold

Meaning

to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example Sentences

The company decided to withhold payment until the project was completed.

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

Example Expressions

withhold judgment

Synonyms

retain, keep back, deny, suppress, reserve, refuse

Entry 1

retain, keep back, deny, suppress, reserve

Entry 2

retain, keep back, refuse, deny

Antonyms

release, grant, give, provide

Entry 1

release, grant, give

Entry 2

give, provide, release, grant

Collocations

withhold payment, withhold information, withhold approval, withhold judgment, withhold consent

Entry 1

withhold payment, withhold information, withhold approval, withhold judgment

Entry 2

withhold information, withhold payment, withhold consent, withhold judgment

More Example Sentences

Should journalists publish all information, or is it ethical to withhold some?