withheld

[wɪθˈhɛld]

withheld Definition

• 1. refrain from giving or granting (something requested or expected)
• 2. keep back; suppress

Using withheld: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "withheld" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company withheld information from the public.

• Example

  The government can withhold taxes from your paycheck.

• Example

  He withheld his anger and remained calm.

• Example

  The judge withheld judgment until all the evidence was presented.

withheld Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for withheld

• restrain
• refuse
• suppress
• hold back
• keep back

Antonyms for withheld

• disclose
• reveal
• divulge

Phrases with withheld

• withhold evidence

  refuse to provide evidence that is relevant to a case

  Example

  The prosecutor accused the defendant of withholding evidence.

• withhold payment

  refuse to pay money that is owed

  Example

  The contractor threatened to withhold payment until the work was completed to their satisfaction.

• withhold information

  refrain from disclosing information that is relevant or important

  Example

  The government was accused of withholding information about the incident.

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Summary: withheld in Brief

'Withheld' [wɪθˈhɛld] means to refrain from giving or granting something that is expected or requested, or to keep back or suppress something. It can refer to actions like withholding information or payment, as well as emotions like anger. Examples include 'The company withheld information from the public' and 'He withheld his anger and remained calm.'