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withhold

[wɪðˈhoʊld]
verb
reter
1. to refuse to give, grant, or allow something
The government decided to withhold funding from the project.
O governo decidiu reter o financiamento do projeto.
2. to hold back or restrain
She had to withhold her anger during the meeting.
Ela teve que conter sua raiva durante a reunião.
3. to deduct and retain a portion of money, especially taxes or wages
The employer must withhold taxes from employee paychecks.
O empregador deve reter impostos dos contracheques dos funcionários.
Synonyms
refusedenyhold backretainsuppressconcealrestrain
Antonyms
givegrantprovideofferreleasedisclosereveal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reter
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
conter
used when meaning to hold back or restrain emotions
São Paulo
reter
standard business and legal terminology
Portugal
reter
used in financial and legal contexts
Portugal
recusar
used when meaning to refuse

Related Idioms & Phrases

withhold judgment
withhold consent
withhold information
withhold taxes
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