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withhold vs keep back

keep back vs withhold

withhold and keep back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withhold No No Yes No
keep back No No Yes No
As verbs, withhold and keep back are synonyms defined as:
  • withhold and keep back: hold back; refuse to hand over or share
withhold (verb) keep back (verb)
hold back; refuse to hand over or share prevent the action or expression of
retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments hold back; refuse to hand over or share
secure and keep for possible future use or application
Difference between withhold and keep back

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