withhold
Etymology
From Middle English withholden. Equivalent to with- + hold.
verb
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(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. -
(transitive) To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it. withhold vital informationa withheld phone number -
(intransitive) To stay back.
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