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

It said it had restricted trading and withdrawals for the 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch.

From BBC

The 23-year-old started all four of England's autumn Tests and his potential withdrawal could prompt a significant reshuffle to the backline.

From BBC

When the time comes, all withdrawals would be tax-free.

From MarketWatch

“Inventories are only 40% full and another cold blast could accelerate withdrawals at a critical time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In Dublin last year, not even Dupont's withdrawal after 30 minutes could stop a rampant French side from ripping Ireland to shreds with 34 unanswered second-half points.

From BBC

Related Words

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