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withhold Antonyms

Opposite of withhold

Because the opposite of withhold shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To refuse to give, grant, or disclose something that is due, desired, or expected.

Usage Example

"The witness was accused of attempting to grant crucial evidence from the court."

Strongest
grant
give
provide
Strong
release
disclose
reveal
hand over
bestow

• verb (Context 2)

To deduct a specified amount from an employee's wages or salary for the payment of taxes or benefits.

Usage Example

"Employers are legally required to pay out federal income tax from each paycheck."

Strongest
pay out
Strong
disburse
reimburse

• verb (Context 3)

To suppress or hold back an emotion, reaction, or judgment.

Usage Example

"The committee decided to express judgment until all the audit results were finalized."

Strongest
express
Strong
voice
vent
unleash

Similar words to withhold

Words similar to withhold shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hold back
deduct
suppress
keep back
restrain
retain
reserve
repress
See all synonyms of withhold

• Nearby Words

withering
witheringly
withers
withhold
withholding
within
without

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Withhold. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/withhold
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