NYT Dictionary
WITHHOLD
/wɪθˈhoʊld/VerbNounwith-HOLDwith-hold · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English withholden. Equivalent to with- + hold.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.