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Meaning of withholder
A person who withholds something, especially money or information.
Etymology of withholder
The word "withholder" originates from the Old English words "wiþ" (against) and "haldan" (to hold), and the suffix "-er" which forms an agent noun.
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who retain or keep something, often in a secret or hidden manner, with the first recorded use dating back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
hoarder
keeper
holder
conservator
preserver
saver
retainer
reservist
stockpiler
accumulator
amasser
collector
gatherer
storer
depositor
custodian
guardian
protector
defender
preserver
withholding
stinting
sparing
scrimping
economizing
rationing
restricting
limiting
curbing
restraining
withholding
holding
keeping
retaining
reserving
conserving
Definitions
- A person who withholds something, especially money or information, from someone or something.
- * Someone who retains or keeps something, often in a secret or hidden manner.
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of being a withholder of crucial information regarding the safety of their products.
- * She was a withholder of her true feelings, rarely expressing herself openly to others.
Antonyms
giver
donor
benefactor
philanthropist
altruist
bestower
grantor
dispenser
distributor
sharer
contributor
helper
assistant
supporter
provider
supplier
giver
shower
granter
lender
investor
contributor
beneficent