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WITHHOLDS

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There are 2 meanings of the word Withholds.

Withholds - 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 withholds his emotions from everyone around him."
"The government withholds certain information from the public."
"She withholds her opinion during the meeting."
"The company withholds a portion of the employee's paycheck for taxes."
"The teacher withholds the student's test results until the assignments are completed."
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Word Game Points

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

WITHHOLDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is WITHHOLDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withholds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHHOLDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is WITHHOLDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withholds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHHOLDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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