withheld
wɪðˈhɛld
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Definition of withheld - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

not givenkept back or not revealed to others
  • The withheld information was never shared with the team.
  • His withheld response worried the investigators.
  • The withheld salary caused resentment among employees.
concealed suppressed undisclosed
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statement saying someone’s identity is not revealed for privacy or safety
The article listed the witness as name withheld for legal reasons.

Origin of withheld

Old English, withholdan (restrain)

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opinion withheld
withholding opinion
tax filing
return filed when tax withheld is insufficient
finance
having wages legally withheld
contract security
money withheld until contract completion
wages and tax
document showing wages and tax withheld

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  1. French:retenu, ...
  2. German:zurückgehalten, ...
  3. Italian:trattenuto, ...
  4. Spanish:retenido, ...
  5. Portuguese:retido, ...
  6. Chinese:被隐藏的, ...
  7. Japanese:差し控えられた, ...
  8. Arabic:محجوز, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּסְתָּר, ...
  10. Russian:скрытый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прихований, ...
  12. Hindi:रखा हुआ, ...
withhold
wɪθˈhoʊld

Definition of withhold - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
restrainttr.refrain from giving somethingtr.
  • The company will withhold bonuses this year.
hold back retain
2.
communicationtr.keep information or assent to oneselftr.
  • He chose to withhold the details from the team.
conceal retain suppress
3.
financetr.deduct taxes from salary or wagestr.
  • The employer will withhold taxes from your paycheck.
deduct retain subtract
4.
choiceintr.Datedstay back or refrain from actingintr.Dated
  • They decided to withhold from making any comments.
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refuse to give required permission or approval when asked
The committee decided to withhold consent for the proposed changes.

Origin of withhold

Old English, wiþ (against) + healdan (to hold)

Examples of withhold in a sentence

  • Parents may withhold dessert as a form of discipline.
  • She decided to withhold her opinion during the debate.
  • The witness chose to withhold crucial evidence.
  • They will withhold a portion for federal taxes.
  • Your employer must withhold income tax.
  • She chose to withhold from voting.

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  1. French:retenir, taire, ...
  2. German:zurückhalten, verschweigen, ...
  3. Italian:trattenere, non rivelare, ...
  4. Spanish:retener, ocultar, ...
  5. Portuguese:reter, ocultar, ...
  6. Chinese:扣留, 隐瞒, ...
  7. Japanese:控える, 伝えない, ...
  8. Arabic:اِمْتَنَعَ عن, أَخْفَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִמְנוֹעַ, לְהַסְתִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:удерживать, утаивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:утримувати, приховувати, ...
  12. Hindi:रोक रखना, छिपाना, ...

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