adjective
withheld
wihth-HEHLD
adjective
1
Kept back or not given, especially information.
"The withheld evidence later came to light during the appeal."
How to Use Withheld
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld back rather than given or revealed.
Common pairings
withheld information
withheld consent
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The _____ evidence later came to light during the appeal.