What is another word for withhold?
Pronunciation: [wɪðhˈə͡ʊld] (IPA) 
Withholding something is an act of keeping it from being shared or given to someone. Some common synonyms for the word "withhold" include refrain, suppress, retain, reserve, hold back, and deny. These words are often used in situations where important information, money, emotions, or support are being kept back from others. Retain and reserve are used when someone wants to keep something for themselves, while suppress and deny are used in situations where someone wants to keep others in the dark about something. Hold back and refrain are used when someone wants to limit or control the amount of something that is being shared.
