Synonyms for withholding


Grammar : Adj
Spell : with-hohld, with-
Phonetic Transcription : wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð-


Définition of withholding

Origin :
  • c.1200, from with- "back, away" (see with) + holden "to hold" (see hold (v.)); probably a loan-translation of Latin retinere "to withhold." Related: Withheld; withholding. Past participle form withholden was still used 19c.
  • adj restraining
Example sentences :
  • The withholding of the father's blessing, in the Bible, was curse.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • He seemed oddly struggling with some withholding uncertainties of his own.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • This was natural enough, for they had most to gain by withholding payment.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • It distinctly recommended the withholding of the annual supplies.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent
  • Did she, like the rest of them, suspect me of seeking to frustrate his suit by withholding his fortune?
  • Extract from : « Dross » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • What reason could his brother-in-law have had for withholding the knowledge from him?
  • Extract from : « Hunter's Marjory » by Margaret Bruce Clarke
  • There were, doubtless, good reasons for his withholding the information I coveted.
  • Extract from : « The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I » by Susanna Moodie
  • Your withholding it would simply have added to my humiliation.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Paw » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • He had made his late appointment a plea for her withholding any present efforts to assist him.
  • Extract from : « Clarence » by Bret Harte
  • That man has got some ugly reason for withholding his guides.
  • Extract from : « The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp » by Katherine Stokes

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