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holdout Synonyms

Another word for holdout

Choosing another word for holdout depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, group, or entity that refuses to accept an agreement, join a consensus, or yield to pressure, especially when others have already complied.

Usage Example

"The small bookstore remained the final resister against the commercial redevelopment of the historic block."

Strong
resister
dissenter
diehard
nonconformist
refusenik

• noun (Context 2)

A professional athlete who refuses to report to training camp or play until preferable contract terms are negotiated, or the period of such a refusal.

Usage Example

"The star quarterback ended his three-week boycott after management agreed to guarantee the final two years of his contract."

Strong
boycott
walkout
Weak
strike

• noun (Context 3)

Something that is retained, withheld, or kept back for later use or secret advantage, such as a playing card concealed by a gambler.

Usage Example

"The investigator discovered that the witness had a crucial document as a reserve to use as leverage."

Strong
reserve

Opposites of holdout

The opposite of holdout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

capitulator
conformist
collaborator
See all opposites of holdout

• Nearby Words

holdback
holder
holding
holdout
holdover
holdup
hole

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Holdout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/holdout
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