withheld,ppl.a.|wɪðˈhɛld| [pa.pple. of withhold v.] Kept or held back. 1753–4Richardson Grandison III. xxviii. 177 My with⁓held breath raised my complexion, and swelled my features.1914Amélie Rives World's-End xl, His face had a curious, withheld look as he stooped to kiss her.