WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / W / withhold withhold verb /wɪθhoʊld/ 2 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 18 WWF 17 Definitions verb retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments “My employer is withholding taxes” deductrecoup verb hold back; refuse to hand over or share “The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room” keep back Look “withhold” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →