withholding

/wɪθhˈoʊldɪŋ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of deducting from an employee's salary
2. income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
3. the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control
   “I resented his withholding permission”

Synonyms for withholding

• withholding tax

Words that rhyme with withholding

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• underwithholding
• upholding