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overwithhold

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To withhold an excess amount of tax for an employee etc., the excess being refunded at a later stage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: underwithhold

History

Etymology

From over- + withhold.