withholds

[US]/wɪðˈhoʊldz/
[UK]/wɪðˈhoʊldz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.retains or keeps back; refuses to give; suppresses (something); prevents

Phrases & Collocations

withholds information

withholds consent

withholds payment

withholds approval

withholds evidence

withholds support

withholds benefits

withholds resources

withholds details

withholds rights

Example Sentences

the company withholds information from its employees.

she withholds her feelings to protect herself.

the teacher withholds grades until the end of the semester.

he withholds judgment until he hears all the facts.

the government withholds certain statistics from the public.

she withholds her approval for the project.

he withholds his support for the new policy.

the bank withholds funds until the verification process is complete.

they believe he withholds important details.

she withholds her laughter during serious meetings.

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