withdrawal
noun
with·draw·al
| \ wit͟h-ˈdrȯ(-ə)l
, with-\
, with-\
Definition of withdrawal
1a
: the act of taking back or away something that has been granted or possessed
b
: removal from a place of deposit or investment
c(1)
: the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug
(2)
: the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting drug
a heroin addict going through withdrawal
2a
: retreat or retirement especially into a more secluded or less exposed place or position
b
: an operation by which a military force disengages from the enemy
c(1)
: social or emotional detachment
(2)
: a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states)
3
: retraction, revocation
threatened us with withdrawal of consent
4a
: the act of drawing someone or something back from or out of a place or position
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Synonyms & Antonyms for withdrawal
Synonyms
pullback, pullout, recession, retirement, retreat
Antonyms
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Examples of withdrawal in a Sentence
The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields.
She made a withdrawal from her checking account.
He underwent rehab to help him through his withdrawal from heroin.
She experienced symptoms of nicotine withdrawal after she quit smoking.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The babies go through treatment for drug withdrawal before they're discharged from the hospital, but that doesn't mean the problems end there. — Elizabeth Cohen And John Bonifield, CNN, "Babies exposed to drugs are kicked out of other daycares. They come here instead," 23 Aug. 2019 Young people have been at the forefront of the Chinese city’s protest movement, which was sparked by calls for the withdrawal of an unpopular extradition bill. — Washington Post, "Hong Kong students plan class boycott for protest demands," 22 Aug. 2019 In exchange for an initial withdrawal of about 5,000 of 14,000 US troops, the Taliban would agree to renounce al-Qaeda and pledge their commitment to counterterrorism efforts. — Catherine Kim, Vox, "Vox Sentences: Hope for a US-Taliban peace deal," 17 Aug. 2019 One problem is that the Taliban have refused to negotiate with other Afghans until America announces a timetable for a complete withdrawal. — The Economist, "America and the Afghan Taliban appear closer to a deal," 15 Aug. 2019 An agreement between the Taliban and the United States is expected to be finalized soon and provide a schedule for the conditional withdrawal of the remaining 14,000 American troops and their NATO partners. — New York Times, "Violence in Afghanistan Worsens as U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks Plod On," 7 Aug. 2019 Carolyn Fairbairn, director of the Confederation of British Industry, said businesses needed a withdrawal agreement with the EU to restore confidence that has been badly shaken by uncertainty about the terms of Brexit. — Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, "Boris Johnson chosen as new UK leader, now faces Brexit test," 23 July 2019 Physical dependence means that a person will develop symptoms and signs of withdrawal if a drug or medication is suddenly stopped or the dose is lowered too quickly. — Derek Mcginni, Harper's magazine, "Junk Science," 22 July 2019 In the afternoon, a march took place, ostensibly to call for the withdrawal of a proposed law that would allow, for the first time, extradition to mainland China. — Time Staff, Time, "On the Anniversary of Its Return to Chinese Sovereignty, Hong Kong Flies the Rebel Flag," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'withdrawal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for withdrawal
withdrawal
noun
English Language Learners Definition of withdrawal
: an act of moving something away or taking something away
: an act of ending your involvement in something
: the act of taking money out of a bank account
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withdrawal
noun
with·draw·al
| \ wit͟h-ˈdrȯ-əl
, with-\
, with-\
Kids Definition of withdrawal
: an act or instance of withdrawing
withdrawal
noun
with·draw·al
| \ -ˈdrȯ(ə-)l
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Medical Definition of withdrawal
1a
: a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states)
b
: social or emotional detachment
2a
: the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug
b
: the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting substance
a heroin addict going through withdrawal
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withdrawal
noun
with·draw·al
Legal Definition of withdrawal
1
: the act or fact of withdrawing
withdrawal from a conspiracy