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WITHHOLD

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Withhold.

How to pronounce withhold:

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Withhold - 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)

Example Sentences

"He chose to withhold the information from his colleagues."
"The company decided to withhold the bonus until the end of the year."
"The government has the authority to withhold certain documents."
"She couldn't withhold her excitement at the news."
"The teacher threatened to withhold recess if the students misbehaved."
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Word Game Points

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

WITHHOLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

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

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

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