witholden

/wɪθˈhɒldən/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of withhold, to keep or restrain from giving or doing something

“She had withholden her opinion on the matter until now.”

2. verb

past tense of withold, to refuse to give or provide something

“The company had withholden aid to the affected areas.”

3. adjective

past participle of withhold, kept or restrained from giving or doing something

“The withhelden funds were later released.”

4. noun

a thing that is withheld or kept back

“The withhelden information was leaked to the press.”

Synonyms

  • denied
  • refrained
  • restrained

Antonyms

  • given
  • provided
  • released