withdrawal

[ with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with- ]

noun

1. Also with·drawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
2. Pharmacology. the act or process of ceasing to use an addictive drug.
3. coitus interruptus.

withdrawal

/ wɪðˈdrɔːəl /

noun

1. an act or process of withdrawing; retreat, removal, or detachment
2. the period a drug addict goes through following abrupt termination in the use of narcotics, usually characterized by physical and mental symptoms ( withdrawal symptoms )

withdrawal

/ wĭth-drô′əl,wĭth- /

1. Discontinuation of the use of an addictive substance. The symptoms of withdrawal include headache, diarrhea, and tremors and can range from mild to life threatening, depending on the extent of the body's reliance on the addictive substance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of withdrawal¹

First recorded in 1740–50; withdraw + -al ²

Example Sentences

A potential deal would likely establish a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of Lebanon and include the deployment there of thousands of additional troops of the Lebanese army.

From BBC

He said the city’s funding withdrawal led him to believe the project was not financially viable, a claim the developers disputed.

From Los Angeles Times

The recent defence of Pokrovsk follows the Ukrainian withdrawal from Avdiivka, just north of Donetsk, back in February after months of fighting.

From BBC

The deal would also stipulate a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south.

From BBC

The fact that Carsley was able to engineer two such comprehensive wins with a squad depleted by those nine withdrawals will only add to his personal stock, along with both his and the FA's satisfaction.

From BBC

Related Words

• departure
• disengagement
• exit
• exodus
• resignation
• retirement