withdrawal

/ˈwɪð.dɹɔːl/; /ˈwɪð.dreɪ.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of taking or removing something from a place or situation.

“The company went through a large withdrawal of funds from the bank.”

2. noun

A state or period of feeling or being physically or mentally unwell, especially after quitting a habit such as smoking or taking a drug.

“After quitting smoking, he experienced a difficult withdrawal period.”

3. noun

A situation in which a person or organization stops providing something, especially financial support.

“The government announced a withdrawal of funding for the project.”

4. verb

To take or remove something from a place or situation.

“The manager withdrew the company’s assets from the investment.”

5. verb

To take money from a bank or other financial institution.

“She withdrew $100 from her account to pay for groceries.”

6. verb

To stop providing something, especially financial support.

“The government withdrew its support for the project due to lack of funds.”

Synonyms

  • removal
  • retraction
  • reversal

Antonyms

  • contribution
  • deposit