WITHHOLDING (FROM) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

withholding (from)

verb

present participle of withhold (from)

as in keeping (from)

to resist the temptation of please see if you can withhold from criticizing every little thing she says

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In these situations, withdrawing into a literal or symbolic dark room—avoiding sources of stress and going to a safe place—can be adaptive in the short term.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Preserve local input while avoiding a patchwork of regulations, ensuring communities are protected and industry provides sufficient justification and incentives.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026

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withholding (from)

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