1. the act of keeping something back or refusing to give, grant, or allow something
2. money deducted from an employee’s wages for taxes
Usage: tax/financial context

1. present participle of withhold; keeping back or refusing to give something

Examples

• The withholding of evidence led to a mistrial.
• Her withholding of approval frustrated the team.
• Check your pay stub to see how much tax withholding was taken out.
• The company increased the withholding from employees’ paychecks.
• He was withholding important information from his colleagues.
• The government is withholding funds until the investigation is complete.
• She accused him of withholding his true feelings about the situation.