Definition of withholds

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  • withholds is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • withholds is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • withholds is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of withholds

  • retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments (verb)

    Examples

    1. My employer is withholding taxes

    Synonyms

    1. deduct
    2. recoup
  • hold back; refuse to hand over or share (verb)

    Examples

    1. The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room

    Synonyms

    1. keep back

See definition of withholds in Merriam Webster