overwithhold
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərwɪðˌhoʊld/
KK: /ˈoʊvərwɪðˌhoʊld/
intransitive verb
Definition
To take away more tax from someone's earnings than is necessary.
Example
If you overwithhold from your paycheck, you might get a larger tax refund later.
Tense Forms
Past: overwithheld
Past Participle: overwithheld
Conversation
I just found out that my last paycheck had too much tax taken out.
Oh no! Did they overwithhold your taxes again?
Yeah, it seems like they always do this during the year.
That’s frustrating! You should definitely check with HR about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
deduct
withhold
subtract
Antonyms
refund
release
disburse
transitive verb
Definition
To take away more money in taxes than is actually owed.
Example
If you overwithhold from your paycheck, you might get a larger tax refund later.
Tense Forms
Past: overwithheld
Past Participle: overwithheld
Conversation
I just checked my paycheck and I think they overwithhold too much tax.
Really? That's frustrating!
Yeah, I might need to talk to HR about it.
Root Explanation
Overwithhold → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "withhold" (from Old English "withholdan", meaning to hold back). The word "overwithhold" means to excessively hold back or retain something.
Memory Tip
Think of holding something back 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overwithhold means to hold back too much.
Visually Confused Words
withhold