Synonyms for

Withdrawal

Verb / wɪˈðdrɔ:ʌl / / wɪˈθdrɔ:ʌl / Another word for withdrawal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Withdrawal means the act of taking something away or removing something from a place.

Synonyms & similar words

drugwithdrawal pullingout coitusinterruptus onanism backdown withdrawalmethod detachment climbdown secession removal retraction abstention retirement departure exit pullback discontinuation resignation evacuation extraction recession disengagement secession retreat recall dismissal suspension revocation repeal

Synonyms by register

Formal

recession retreat disengagement cessation

Informal

pullout backing out pulling out leaving

Literary

evasion departure

Antonyms

advance arrival entry approach presence engagement participation

Common collocations

  • withdrawal of support
  • withdrawal symptoms
  • withdrawal from competition
  • withdrawal of funds
  • social withdrawal
  • sudden withdrawal
  • gradual withdrawal
  • withdrawal process

Word family

noun withdrawal
verb withdraw
adjective withdrawn

Usage note

Can refer to the act of taking something back, leaving a place, or the cessation of a substance. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He went through a withdrawal after quitting caffeine.
  2. The withdrawal of troops was a long process.
  3. She experienced withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medication.
  4. The withdrawal of the offer was unexpected.
  5. He had to make a withdrawal from his bank account.

Quotes

  • The withdrawal of talent in the arts and sciences is also a sure and certain way to accelerate the decline of a culture.
  • Withdrawal is not retreat; it is an end to chaos.
  • Withdrawal is not apathy.

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