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Withdrawal: meaning, definitions and examples

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withdrawal

 

[ wɪðˈdrɔːəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

banking

The act of taking money out of a bank account.

Synonyms

extraction, removal, retrieval

Examples of usage

  • I made a withdrawal from my savings account yesterday.
  • He needed cash, so he made a withdrawal from the ATM.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

The process of ceasing to participate in something.

Synonyms

disengagement, reclusion, retreat

Examples of usage

  • Her withdrawal from social activities was concerning.
  • His withdrawal from the project surprised everyone.
Context #3 | Noun

medicine

The symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a drug they are addicted to.

Synonyms

abstinence, cold turkey, detox

Examples of usage

  • He experienced withdrawal after quitting the medication.
  • The withdrawal symptoms were severe.

Translations

Translations of the word "withdrawal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retirada

🇮🇳 निकासी

🇩🇪 Abhebung

🇮🇩 penarikan

🇺🇦 зняття

🇵🇱 wypłata

🇯🇵 引き出し

🇫🇷 retrait

🇪🇸 retiro

🇹🇷 çekilme

🇰🇷 인출

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 výběr

🇸🇰 výber

🇨🇳 提取

🇸🇮 dvig

🇮🇸 úttekt

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოტანა

🇦🇿 çıxarış

🇲🇽 retiro

Word origin

The word 'withdrawal' originated in the mid-15th century, derived from the Old North French word 'withdrawe', meaning 'to remove'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various contexts, from banking to emotional and medical. The concept of withdrawal has been a fundamental aspect of human behavior and societal interactions.

See also: withdrawn.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,040, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.