WITHHOLDING
Scrabble letter values: W4I1T1H4H4O1L1D2I1N1G2 = 22
Definition
- noun the act of deducting from an employee's salary.
- noun income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer. — synonyms: withholding_tax
- noun the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
Examples
- “I resented his withholding permission”
- “there were allegations of the withholding of evidence”