withholding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/

Definition

The act of keeping something that is due to someone else, or of not giving something that is expected or needed.

Examples

• The company's withholding of information led to a lawsuit.

• The court ordered the withholding of his passport.

• There was a significant withholding of wages by the employer.

How to Use withholding

withholding of (prepositional phrase)

The act of keeping back or not giving something. — "The withholding of the funds caused significant delays."

Synonyms of withholding

Words with a similar meaning to withholding:

• retention
• deduction
• keeping back

Antonyms of withholding

Words with the opposite meaning to withholding:

• payment
• release
• remittance

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