godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
be reluctant to sell; hold back from selling
Used when a seller hesitates to sell, often because they expect a better price or due to market conditions.
農家は価格が上がるまで米を売り渋っている。
Farmers are holding back from selling rice until the price goes up.
株主が売り渋る
The acquisition is facing difficulties because shareholders are reluctant to sell.