withholder

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que retiene o no da algo, o que contiene, limita o frena algo.

A noun referring to a person who refrains from granting something, or who restrains, checks, or holds something back.

1. Person who refrains from grantingC1formal

   An individual who deliberately does not give or allow something that is expected or requested.

   persona que retiene

   • The withholder of the information caused a delay in the investigation.
   • He was known as a withholder of praise, rarely complimenting his team.
   • The withholder of the funds refused to release the money until the contract was signed.

   Sinónimosdenier

   Antónimosgivergrantorprovider

2. Person who restrains or holds backC1formal

   An individual who checks, restrains, or prevents something from being expressed or released.

   persona que retiene o contiene

   • The withholder of the evidence was criticized by the judge.
   • She acted as a withholder of her true emotions, never showing her sadness.
   • The withholder of the key kept everyone waiting outside.

   Sinónimoscheckerinhibitorrepressorrestrainersuppressor

   Antónimosemitterventer