withholding
nounUK /wɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ/
US /wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ/
Keeping something back instead of giving it.
The company was accused of withholding important information from the public.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Money taken out of your pay before you get it, usually for taxes.
Her withholding increased after she got a raise.
3. The act of not giving someone something they are owed or expect.
The withholding of food from prisoners was condemned.
4. In psychology, not giving affection or attention to someone.
Emotional withholding can harm a relationship.