overwithhold
/ˌoʊvərwɪθˈhoʊld/
verb
- To keep back or deduct more than is necessary, especially from wages, taxes, or payments.
- If you overwithhold on your estimated taxes, you will get a refund later.
- The payroll department tends to overwithhold taxes to avoid penalties.
- The landlord should not overwithhold the security deposit without a valid reason.
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