Withheld Meaning in English
word · lemma: withhold
wɪθˈhɛɫd
with-HELD
wɪðhˈɛld
with-HELD
Definition
Kept something back and did not give or reveal it, usually information, permission, or money.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in legal, business, or official contexts. Common phrases: 'withheld information', 'taxes withheld', 'withheld consent'. Implies intentional refusal or delay to give something expected.
Spanish: retener - ocultarPortuguese (BR): reter - ocultarPortuguese (PT): reter - ocultarChinese (Simplified): 扣留 - 没有透露Chinese (Traditional): 扣留 - 沒有透露Hindi: रोक लिया गया - छुपाया गयाArabic: حُجِبَ - لم يُفصَح عنهBengali: গোপন রাখা - বাধা দেওয়াRussian: удержанный - скрытыйJapanese: 差し控える - 保留するVietnamese: giữ lại - không tiết lộKorean: 보류하다 - 숨기다Turkish: alıkonmak - gizli tutulmakUrdu: روکے رکھا گیا - پوشیدہ رکھا گیاIndonesian: ditahan - tidak diberikan
Example Sentences
Some details were withheld from the public.
basic
His salary was withheld because he was late.
basic
Permission was withheld until all forms were complete.
basic
The police withheld the suspect’s name during the investigation.
natural
Her true feelings were carefully withheld during the meeting.
natural
Bonuses were withheld this year due to the company’s losses.
natural