Definitions

1. verb

to refuse to give or share something, especially information, or to keep it secret

“The company withheld information about the product’s side effects from the public.”

2. noun

something that is refused to be given or shared, especially information that is kept secret

“The withheld documents were eventually released to the press.”

3. adjective

refusing to give or share something, especially information

“The withheld assets were frozen by the court.”