withdrawal
withdrawal Lexical Profile
withdrawal Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of removing or taking something away from a particular place or position, or of ceasing to participate in an activity, agreement, or organization.
"The sudden withdrawal of their main sponsor forced the organizers to scale back the festival."
An act of taking money out of a bank account, or the sum of money taken out.
"She went to the local branch to make a cash withdrawal before heading to the market."
The unpleasant physical and mental symptoms experienced when a person stops or reduces the intake of an addictive substance.
"He experienced severe headaches and irritability during caffeine withdrawal."
The behavior of someone who becomes socially detached, uncommunicative, or emotionally isolated from others.
"His gradual withdrawal from social activities concerned his closest friends."
The formal retraction or cancellation of a previous statement, accusation, or offer.
"The newspaper issued a full withdrawal of the unsubstantiated allegations."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'withdraw' (Middle English, combining Old English 'with-' meaning 'away' and 'draw') plus the noun-forming suffix '-al'.