Withhold Meaning in English
word
wɪθˈhoʊɫd
with-HOHLD
wɪðhˈəʊld
with-HOHLD
Definition
To keep something back, refuse to give something, or not allow something to be known or shared.
Usage & Nuances
Formal in tone; often used for money, information, consent, or support. Common collocations: 'withhold information', 'withhold permission', 'withhold payment'. Implies intentional holding back, not just forgetting or overlooking.
Spanish: retener - ocultarPortuguese (BR): reter - ocultarPortuguese (PT): reter - ocultarChinese (Simplified): 扣留 - 隐瞒Chinese (Traditional): 扣留 - 隱瞞Hindi: रोकना - छिपानाArabic: يمنع - يحجبBengali: রাখা - আটকানো - গোপন রাখাRussian: удерживать - утаивать - скрыватьJapanese: 差し控える - 隠すVietnamese: giữ lại - không tiết lộ - từ chối đưaKorean: 보류하다 - 숨기다Turkish: alıkoymak - saklamak - vermemekUrdu: روکے رکھنا - چھپاناIndonesian: giữ lại - không tiết lộ - từ chối cho
Example Sentences
The company decided to withhold his bonus until next month.
basic
She chose to withhold information from the police.
basic
Please do not withhold your opinion.
basic
If you withhold payment, they might stop the service.
natural
He tends to withhold his true feelings.
natural
Don’t withhold any details—we need the whole story.
natural