noun
withdrawal
wihth-DRAWL
noun
1
The act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out.
"He made a large withdrawal to cover the deposit."
2
The physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.
"She experienced severe withdrawal after quitting the medication."
"Withdrawal symptoms can include shaking, nausea, and anxiety."
3
The act of pulling out of a place, activity, or relationship.
"The withdrawal of troops marked the end of the conflict."
How to Use Withdrawal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking money out, going through symptoms after quitting a drug, or pulling out of somewhere/something.
Common pairings
withdrawal symptoms
cash withdrawal
troop withdrawal
Word Forms
withdrawals plural
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Etymology
From withdraw plus the noun-forming suffix -al.