Synonyms for
Withdraw
Definition
To take back or remove something.
Synonyms & similar words
pullinoneshorns
retire
disengage
sequestrate
adjourn
moveback
sequester
remove
pullaway
drawback
retreat
callback
crawfishout
backout
recall
backaway
takeaway
unsay
crawfish
deposit
takeback
recede
callin
seclude
swallow
retract
remove
disengage
retire
abandon
resign
leave
revoke
recall
recede
retreat
concede
yield
cede
capitulate
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- withdraw money
- withdraw from competition
- withdraw support
- withdraw troops
- withdraw an offer
- withdraw a statement
- withdraw consent
Word family
Usage note
Can refer to physically moving back, or to taking back something previously offered or stated. 'Withdrawn' as an adjective describes someone who is shy or reserved.
Example sentences
- I need to withdraw some money from the bank.
- She decided to withdraw her name from the election.
- He had to withdraw from the race due to an injury.
- The company will withdraw its support for the project.
- I will withdraw my offer to help if you continue to be rude.
Quotes
The best way to find yourself is to withdraw into nature.
Withdraw into yourself, and look. And if you do not find yourself beautiful yet, act as does the creator of a statue that is to be made beautiful.
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.