withhold - definition of withhold by The Free Dictionary
with·hold (wĭth-hōld′, wĭth-) tr.v. with·held (-hĕld′), with·hold·ing, with·holds 1. To refrain from giving or granting: withhold information; withhold judgment. See Synonyms at keep. 2. To keep in check; restrain: I was unable to withhold my laughter. 3....