Thesaurus
withhold
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of WITHHOLD
1
to be unwilling to grant <must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted>
Related Words ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto; rebuff, repel, spurn; check, constrain, curb, hold, keep, repress, restrain, restrict; balk (at), hinder, impede, obstruct
2
to continue to have in one's possession or power <withhold some money for your own expenses>
Related Words conserve, guard, preserve, protect, save; boast, enjoy, have, own, possess; command, control, detain, direct, manage, rule; bear, harbor; cherish, cling (to), hug, treasure
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