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WITHHELD

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Withheld.

How to pronounce withheld:

US

Withheld - as a verb

Hold back; refuse to hand over or share

Example: "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deny8refuse9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

Example: "My employer is withholding taxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduct10recoup10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Withheld - as an adjective

That one has withheld; kept from the possession or knowledge of another.

Example: "His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one."

Example Sentences

"The withheld information will be released next week."
"She received a concealed envelope with withheld contents."
"The teacher finally revealed the withheld grades."
"He gave a withheld response when asked about his plans."
"The withheld evidence could potentially change the outcome of the trial."
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Word Game Points

Is WITHHELD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withheld is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WITHHELD has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is WITHHELD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withheld is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHHELD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WITHHELD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withheld is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHHELD has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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