WITHHOLDING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Withholding.
Withholding - as a noun
The act of deducting from an employee's salary
Income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withholding taxHypernyms (Closely Related)
income taxHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control
Example: "I resented his withholding permission"
Withholding - as a verb
To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
To stay back.
Example Sentences
"The current tax withholding rates are higher than last year."
"The employee filed a complaint about the company's withholding of wages."
"Her withholding of information led to a misunderstanding."
"They accused him of withholding evidence from the investigation."
"The government imposed a withholding tax on foreign investments."
Word Game Points
Is WITHHOLDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withholding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WITHHOLDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is WITHHOLDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withholding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWITHHOLDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is WITHHOLDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withholding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWITHHOLDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
