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withdraw Synonyms

Another word for withdraw

Choosing another word for withdraw depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To remove or take away something from a particular place or position.

Usage Example

"She gently tried to remove her hand from the cold water."

Strongest
remove
extract
pull out
Strong
draw out
take out
take back

• verb (Context 2)

To take money out of a bank account or financial fund.

Usage Example

"He stopped by the bank to take out enough cash for the weekend trip."

Strongest
take out
draw out
Strong
draw

• verb (Context 3)

To leave or move back from a place, situation, or activity, or to cause someone to do so.

Usage Example

"The injured athlete had to retreat from the championship tournament before the final round."

Strongest
retreat
retire
pull back
pull out
Strong
drop out
back out
depart
leave
quit

• verb (Context 4)

To take back or formally cancel a statement, accusation, offer, or privilege.

Usage Example

"The newspaper agreed to retract the inaccurate allegation and publish a formal apology."

Strongest
retract
recant
take back
revoke
rescind
Strong
call back
cancel
disavow

• verb (Context 5)

To cease communicating or socializing with others and become emotionally detached or isolated.

Usage Example

"After the loss of his spouse, he began to detach from his friends and spend most of his time alone."

Strong
detach
seclude
isolate
pull back
retreat

Opposites of withdraw

The opposite of withdraw shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deposit
insert
advance
maintain
socialize
pay in
uphold
enter
See all opposites of withdraw

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Withdraw. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/withdraw
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