withholding - Definition and Meaning

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes (22 Points)

Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes (22 Points)

Words With Friends Yes (23 Points)

(noun)

definitions

refusal to give something that is due or desired

examples

the withholding of consent to treatment

(adjective)

definitions

not expressing affection or warmth of feeling

examples

the guy is a withholding type

he dated a number of emotionally withholding women

(verb)

definitions

refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)

examples

the name of the dead man is being withheld

synonyms