withholding

(noun) the act of deducting from an employee's salary.

(noun) income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer. Synonyms: withholding tax.

(noun) the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control. Examples: "I resented his withholding permission." "There were allegations of the withholding of evidence."

(verb) hold back; refuse to hand over or share. Synonyms: withhold, keep back. Example: "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room."

(verb) retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments. Synonyms: withhold, deduct, recoup. Example: "My employer is withholding taxes."