withdrawal

American  

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /

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.

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withdrawal British  

/ 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 )

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withdrawal Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of withdrawal

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

Example Sentences

The State Department, while confirming that U.S. and Rwandan officials discussed sanctions, didn’t answer questions about a potential Rwandan withdrawal from Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fund’s success suggests investor appetite for private credit despite Wall Street concerns and record withdrawals from other funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The withdrawals have coincided with Arsenal's challenge on three fronts for silverware this season, including their attempt to win a first Premier League title in 22 years.

From BBC

The pools typically offer only limited quarterly withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal

No longer could the Politburo rely on centuries-old doctrine of strategic withdrawal from the periphery to the interior, seeking better ground from which to repel an invader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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