Word: forhold
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: for
hold
Definition: To detain; hold up; hold back; retain; withhold; limit.
Morphemes:
Affix: for-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Completely; to the fullest extent; superseded by combinations with up in senses where no upward movement is involved, e.g. forgive = "give up (one's offenses)", forgather = "gather up", forbeat = "beat up".
Affix: hold
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To detain.