Holding back
Withholding and holding back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withholding" instead the phrase "Holding back" as a noun or an adjective.
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Holding back and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding back" instead the word "Withholding" as a noun or an adjective.
Nearby Word: withhold
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- hold and holding back
- hold and withholding
- keeping and holding back
- keeping and withholding
- control and holding back
- control and withholding
- deduct and holding back
- deduct and withholding
- hold back and holding back
- hold back and withholding
- restraint and holding back
- restraint and withholding
- arrest and holding back
- arrest and withholding
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