withhold
verb [ T ]
uk/wɪðˈhəʊld/ uswithheld | withheldif someone withholds something from someone else, they do not allow them to have something they expected to have:
withhold evidence/facts/information The director is facing disciplinary action after the inquiry found he deliberately withheld vital information.
The client's name and address have been withheld for security reasons.
withhold approval/support
withhold funding/payment