withdrawal

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

noun

1. Also withdrawment. 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

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

And, in that sense, the quiet withdrawal into confined spaces across China may carry bigger consequences than the tight spaces themselves suggest.

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That means coordinating flows of income, withdrawals, Roth IRA conversions, charitable giving, capital gains, and equity compensation so that your income lands in the optimal tax bracket over time.

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Once you turn 65, the penalty falls away, but you pay income taxes on the nonhealthcare withdrawals.

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Look at your retirement budget with an adviser, paying particular attention to your safe withdrawal rate, cash reserves and risk tolerance.

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They said they didn’t hide Epstein’s involvement from banks and that any cash withdrawals were authorized and reviewed by banks.

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Related Words

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