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withhold Synonyms

Another word for withhold

Choosing another word for withhold depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 hold back crucial evidence from the court."

Strongest
hold back
keep back
Strong
retain
deny
refuse
conceal
hide

• 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 deduct federal income tax from each paycheck."

Strongest
deduct
Strong
retain
take out
subtract

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hold back
suppress
restrain
Strong
reserve
repress
check
curb

Opposites of withhold

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

grant
give
express
pay out
provide
voice
disclose
release
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• Nearby Words

withering
witheringly
withers
withhold
withholding
within
without

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