Withhold

Synonyms of withhold

• retain
• conceal
• hold back

Antonyms of withhold

• release
• give
• disclose

Collocations of withhold

information

Frequency: 80 %

The company decided to withhold critical information from the public.

payment

Frequency: 70 %

The landlord threatened to withhold the tenant's payment until the repairs were made.

approval

Frequency: 60 %

The committee voted to withhold approval until further investigation could be done.

evidence

Frequency: 50 %

The prosecutor was accused of withholding key evidence in the case.

support

Frequency: 45 %

The government threatened to withhold financial support from the struggling industry.

Idiomatic Expressions for withhold

• Phrase: withhold payment
  Meaning: to refuse to pay money that is owed to someone
  Usage: The tenant threatened to withhold payment until the landlord fixed the heating system.