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Synonyms & Antonyms of withhold
1
to be unwilling to grant
- must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted
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- authorize,
- commission,
- license
- (also licence)
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2
to continue to have in one's possession or power
- withhold some money for your own expenses
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The first known use of withhold was in the 13th century
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