withhold

1. Hold back;
   Refuse to hand over or share (synset 202218472)
   "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
   is a type of: deny, refuse - refuse to let have
   subtypes:

   • block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize - prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
   • keep to oneself - withhold information
   • deny - refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
   • reserve - hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
   • immobilise, immobilize - hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
   • deprive - keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
   same as: keep back
2. Retain and refrain from disbursing;
   Of payments (synset 202219783)
   "My employer is withholding taxes"
   is a type of: hold on, keep - retain possession of
   subtypes: dock - deduct from someone's wages
   same as: deduct, recoup

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