withheld
- 01 C1 Advanced
v.to have kept something back instead of giving it to someone.
v.the past tense of 'withhold', meaning to have refused to give or grant something that was due or requested.
Simple“The company withheld the employee's final paycheck until he returned the laptop.”
In context“The authorities withheld the suspect's name from the press until the formal charges were filed in the high court.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'from' to indicate the person who did not receive the item.
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to have kept information or the truth hidden.
v.to have refrained from disclosing information or evidence.
Simple“The witness withheld important details about the accident during the first interview.”
In context“The prosecution argued that the defense had deliberately withheld evidence that was crucial to the jury's understanding of the motive.”
UsageCommonly used in legal or professional contexts regarding evidence or testimony.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describes something that is being kept away or not shared.
adj.describing something that has been kept back from the possession or knowledge of another.
Simple“The withheld information finally came out years after the trial ended.”
In context“The report highlighted several instances of withheld payments that had caused significant financial distress to the subcontractors.”
UsageUsually sits before the noun it describes.
“A total of 132 students have had their Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied results permanently withheld this year because of cheating in this year’s State exams.”
“The name of the sex worker was withheld during the court case.”