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withholden

/ˈwɪθ.hɔːldən/ verb · British & US
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What does withholden mean?

verb

To keep or retain (something) from being given or done; to refuse to give or do 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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