WITHDRAWAL Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

withdrawal

noun

wit͟h-ˈdrȯ(-ə)l

as in retreat

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward

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Recent Examples on the Web Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, but income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and pre-tax account withdrawals is taxable. —

Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024 This may lead to problems like social withdrawal or even lashing out due to insecurity.1 Inferiority Complex Defined: What Are the Traits? —

Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 This sense of futility breeds helplessness and withdrawal. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Financing ways to reduce and recycle water usage will contribute to the reduction of water withdrawals from the ecosystem and lower costs for the company in question. —

Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for withdrawal