to hold back; restrain or check.

to refrain from giving or granting

to withhold payment.

to collect (taxes) at the source of income.

to deduct (withholding tax) from an employee's salary or wages.

to hold back; refrain.

to deduct withholding tax.

verb

let go , release

verb

abstain , bridle , check , clam up , conceal , constrain , curb , deduct , deny , detain , disallow , dummy up , hide , hold , hold back , hold down , hold out , hold out on , inhibit , keep , keep secret , keep to oneself , keep under one’s hat , keep under wraps , kill , refrain , refuse , repress , reserve , resist , restrain , retain , sit on , spike , stop oneself , suppress , forbear , hold off , keep back , turn down