Withdrawal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Withdrawal is a noun meaning Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
Meaning
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
More Meanings
- A method of birth control which consists of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
- A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance (such as a drug) on which a patient is dependent is withheld.
- An act of withdrawing or a state of being withdrawn.
- The sum of money taken from a bank account.
Example Sentences
heroin withdrawal
nicotine withdrawal
caffeine withdrawal
On withdrawal [from service], it was restored to its Caledonian blue livery, and is now preserved at St. Rollox.
Word Forms
- withdrawals
Synonyms for withdrawal
Depending on context, synonyms include detachment, secession, backdown.
Antonyms for withdrawal
Common opposites include deposit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backdown, detachment, secession, pullout, withdraw, retire.
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Sources & Attribution
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