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

The opposition Democratic Party is trying to impeach Yoon, and even Yoon’s own party leadership has demanded the president’s withdrawal from the party.

From BBC

Hamas has long insisted on a permanent end to the war and a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.

From New York Times

The Press Club of India condemned the move and demanded withdrawal of the police case against Zubair.

From BBC

Recent days have seen the most significant offensive against the Syrian government in years and the withdrawal of its military from Aleppo, the country's second largest city.

From BBC

But prior to the presidential election in May, Chad's authorities ordered the withdrawal of US troops from the country, signalling a distancing from the country's traditional Western allies.

From BBC

Related Words

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