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withhold

/wɪθ'hoʊld/

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verb
retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
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"My employer is withholding taxes"

Similar:

deduct recoup

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hold on keep
verb
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
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"The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

Similar:

keep back

type of:
refuse deny

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