Withheld
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɪθˈhɛld/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Withheld is an adjective meaning That has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.
Meaning
That has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of withhold
Example Sentences
The former employee returned to demand his withheld check.
His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one.
The names originally withheld from the report, have been leaked.
Synonyms for withheld
Depending on context, synonyms include confidential, secret.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include withdrawn, delayed, deferred, hidden, holdback, suspended.
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