Hold back
Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Withholding and hold back are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Withholding" with "Hold back", this verbs are similar.
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Hold back and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold back" instead a verb "Withholding".
Nearby Word: withhold
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