n. | 1. | The act of withdrawing; withdrawment; retreat; retraction. |
Noun | 1. | withdrawal - a retraction of a previously held position Synonyms: backdown, climb-down |
2. | withdrawal - the act of taking out money or other capital | |
3. | withdrawal - the act of withdrawing | |
4. | withdrawal - avoiding emotional involvement Synonyms: detachment | |
5. | withdrawal - formal separation from an alliance or federation Synonyms: secession | |
6. | withdrawal - the termination of drug taking Synonyms: drug withdrawal |