withhold
withhold(
wihth
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to hide)
a. ocultar
For the sake of your health, you shouldn't withhold any information from your doctor.Por el bien de su salud, no debe ocultar ninguna información al médico.
b. no revelar
The police withheld the name of the victim to protect her family.La policía no reveló el nombre de la víctima a fin de proteger a su familia.
a. retener
The employer withholds a percentage of each employee's salary.El empleador retiene un tanto por ciento del sueldo de cada empleado.
3. (to refuse)
a. negar
The band withheld their consent to use their song in the TV program.La banda negó su consentimiento para que se utilizara la canción en el programa televisivo.
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