Refraining
Withholding and refraining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withholding" instead a noun "Refraining".
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Refraining and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refraining" instead a noun "Withholding".
Nearby Word: withhold
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Related pairs
- pass and refraining
- pass and withholding
- forbearance and refraining
- forbearance and withholding
- hold and refraining
- hold and withholding
- control and refraining
- control and withholding
- holding and refraining
- holding and withholding
- restraint and refraining
- restraint and withholding
- arrest and refraining
- arrest and withholding
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Withholding and Refraining. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/refraining/withholding
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