1. to withhold more than is necessary, appropriate, or required
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overwithhold'; commonly used in tax and payroll contexts

Examples

• The employer overwithholds taxes from her paycheck every month.
• If your company overwithholds federal income tax, you will receive a refund.
• He overwithholds child support payments to ensure compliance.
• The payroll system overwithholds when employees claim too few exemptions.
• She overwithholds information from her team, limiting their ability to make decisions.