withhold 1
verbdomain: v possession
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
Examples
- 1.The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room
Hypernym
deny 4
verb
refuse to let have
EnglishDerivationally related form
withholding 3
noun
the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control
withholder 2
noun
a person who restrains or checks or holds back
withholder 1
noun
a person who refrains from granting
Hyponym
freeze 8
verb
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
withhold information
deny 3
verb
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
reserve 1
verb
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
immobilize 1
verb
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
