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withhold

/wɪθˈhɒld/ verb · British & US
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What does withhold mean?

verb

To keep or retain something, especially information, from someone or something. To refuse to give or provide something.

Example

"The company withheld the news of the merger until the stock market closed."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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