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

BlackRock itself is one of several firms to have limited withdrawals by nervous investors from private credit funds.

From BBC

The brain begins to associate uncertainty with excitement and risk with potential relief, creating a loop that is difficult to break even without physical withdrawal symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal

If markets decline in the early years of retirement, withdrawals can permanently damage a portfolio’s ability to recover.

From MarketWatch

It intends to honor each withdrawal request on a pro-rated basis, which will mean each investor would get nearly half of what was sought this quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saturday saw the biggest daily withdrawal since the mini-Budget, of 52.

From BBC

Related Words

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