Withheld

Pronunciation: /wɪθˈhoʊld/

Withheld (verb)

  1. to not give someone information or something they expect.
  2. to not allow someone to have something they want or need.
  3. to stop yourself from showing feelings or emotions.

Examples

  • The manager decided to withhold the details from the team.
  • She chose to withhold the report until further notice.

Common collocations: withhold information, withhold details, withhold payment, withhold approval, withhold emotions

Synonyms of Withheld

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Withheld

  • when discussing letting go of something
  • when discussing revealing information