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Kept from the possession or knowledge of another
“The clandestine files were carefully marked and kept in a withheld location, away from prying eyes.”
Kept in one's possession
Past tense for to refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)
“But old man Moran saw fit to withhold his belongings from the family until he died.”
Past tense for to keep a secret or information to oneself
“The family physician is entitled to withhold this information.”
Past tense for to regulate or keep under control
“I try to withhold all curiosities and concentrate on maintaining my composure.”
Past tense for to refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant
“It is within the Licensor's sole discretion to grant or withhold any approval.”
Past tense for to refrain from doing something
Past tense for to postpone from being dealt with
Past tense for to store or set aside for future use
Past tense for to stifle or refrain from openly expressing
Past tense for to expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary
Past tense for to limit, restrict, or inhibit the degree or level of
Past tense for to set apart for a special use
Past tense for to apprehend or arrest someone
Past tense for to keep knowledge or information to oneself
Past tense for to (attempt to) prevent something from happening
Past tense for to subtract or take away an amount from another
Past tense for to impede or keep in check (the progress of)
Past tense for to bring to an end or prevent from continuing
Past tense for to put an end to
Past tense for to fail to include
Past tense for to have the use or benefit of something
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