withhold | Definition of withhold

Synonyms and Antonyms of withhold

1 to be unwilling to grant

must withhold official approval until all the proper forms have been submitted

Synonyms of withhold

decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, nix, refuse, reject, reprobate

Words Related to withhold

ban, enjoin, forbid, prohibit, proscribe, veto

rebuff, repel, spurn

check, constrain, curb, hold, keep, repress, restrain, restrict

balk (at), hinder, impede, obstruct

Near Antonyms of withhold

afford, furnish, give, provide, supply

authorize, commission, license (also licence)

accede (to), acquiesce, agree (to), assent (to), consent (to), warrant

accord, sanction, vouchsafe

Antonyms of withhold

allow, concede, grant, let, OK (or okay), permit

2 to continue to have in one's possession or power

withhold some money for your own expenses

Synonyms of withhold

hold, keep, reserve, retain

Words Related to withhold

conserve, guard, preserve, protect, save

boast, enjoy, have, own, possess

command, control, detain, direct, manage, rule

cherish, cling (to), hug, treasure

Phrases Synonymous with withhold

hang on to, hold on to

Near Antonyms of withhold

abandon, cede, drop

contribute, donate, give, hand out

decline, reject, repudiate, spurn

Antonyms of withhold

give up, hand over, release, relinquish, surrender, yield