WITHHOLD
Scrabble letter values: W4I1T1H4H4O1L1D2 = 18
Definition
- verb hold back. — synonyms: keep_back
- verb retain and refrain from disbursing. — synonyms: deduct, recoup
Examples
- “refuse to hand over or share”
- “The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room”
- “of payments”