Withhold
/wɪˈθhoʊld/
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Definition
(verb) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
Sentence Examples
Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord.
He has a tendency to withhold emotions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company decided to ____ the payments until the contractor had finished the work according to the server agreement today.