Meaning & use
withdrawal
The act of taking something back, removing oneself, or ceasing to participate in something.
See it in a sentence
The bank charged a small fee for an early withdrawal from the savings account.
His sudden withdrawal from the competition surprised everyone on the team.
A note on using this word
Withdrawal also describes the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using an addictive substance.
Words with a similar meaning
removalretreat
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Words with an opposite meaning
depositentry
Another way to use it
2. noun
The unpleasant physical and mental symptoms that follow stopping the use of an addictive substance.
He experienced headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine.
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