Past participle 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 participle for to keep a secret or information to oneself
“The family physician is entitled to withhold this information.”
Past participle for to regulate or keep under control
“I try to withhold all curiosities and concentrate on maintaining my composure.”
Past participle 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 participle for to refrain from doing something
Past participle for to postpone from being dealt with
Past participle for to store or set aside for future use
Past participle for to stifle or refrain from openly expressing
Past participle for to expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary
Past participle for to limit, restrict, or inhibit the degree or level of
Past participle for to set apart for a special use
Past participle for to apprehend or arrest someone
Past participle for to (attempt to) prevent something from happening
Past participle for to subtract or take away an amount from another
Past participle for to impede or keep in check (the progress of)
Past participle for to put an end to
Past participle for to fail to include
Past participle for to have the use or benefit of something
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