withhold

Etymology

From Middle English withholden. Equivalent to with- + hold.

verb

1. (transitive) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
   The bank withheld her credit card.
2. (transitive) To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
   withhold vital information
   a withheld phone number
3. (intransitive) To stay back.