Dictionary Check: withholding

"withholding" is a valid word!

Scrabble 22 points
Words with Friends 23 points

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:
noun

the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control

Example: "I resented his withholding permission"

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