Synonyms for withholds

Grammar : Verb

Spell : with-hohld, with-

Phonetic Transcription : wɪθˈhoʊld, wɪð-

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Définition of withholds

Origin : c.1200, from with- "back, away" (see with) + holden "to hold" (see hold (v.)); probably a loan-translation of Latin retinere "to withhold." Related: Withheld; withholding. Past participle form withholden was still used 19c.

verb keep back

Example sentences :

The Medium, nevertheless, withholds from him the secret of her art.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

I thank St. Joseph for what he gives, and for what he withholds; yea, for what he takes away!
Extract from : « The Golden Dog » by William Kirby

Belief that though he withholds awhile, he loves to be asked; and 5.
Extract from : « The Parables of Our Lord » by William Arnot

It gives or withholds the majority, but its mission is not to conquer it.
Extract from : « Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time » by Franois Pierre Guillaume Guizot

I shall be content alike with what He appoints or withholds.
Extract from : « The Mind of Jesus » by John R. Macduff

Sandy conceals another name, which he withholds from Red Gulch.
Extract from : « Two Men of Sandy Bar » by Bret Harte

Balthazar gives him time till the morrow, and until then withholds his anathema.
Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb

Does Montezuma believe the Sun would tell me what it withholds from its child?
Extract from : « The Fair God » by Lew Wallace

Till then it were better to rest, for the night withholds the knowledge.
Extract from : « The Lady of North Star » by Ottwell J. Binns

He is an oriental who showers favors or withholds them just as his pleasure dictates.
Extract from : « The Bible Unveiled » by M. M. Mangasarian

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