withhold

Definition

  • verb: to hold (something) back
  • verb: to hold back from action
  • synonyms: check, restrain, retain

Examples

  • His letter was published in the newspaper but he asked that his name be 'withheld'. [=that his name not be printed]

  • She has $20 'withheld' from her paycheck every week.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) would you like to know my conclusion? I am psychologically disturbed. How so? Why else would I be continually led into situations where you delibrately, withhold your plans from me? Why else? You never complained about my methods before. - I'm not complaining. (..)
    2009 Sherlock Holmes
  • (..) -Nice! What is your trust setting TARS? -Lower than yours apparently! Do not attempt docking, I repeat do not attempt docking. Auto docking sequence withheld. Override. -Unauthorized. -Override! Unauthorized. Do not attempt docking, I repeat Do Not! attempt docking! Please resp... (..)
    2014 Interstellar
  • (..) the same. It's important that we talk about this. It's the King's royal prerogative to withhold sensitive information from his councilors. Wildfire? You wouldn't lie to me, would you, cousin? - No. (..)
    2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Ghost of Harrenhal Season: 2 Episode 5