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Definitions

withdrawal

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /
NOUN
removal; retraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departure disengagement exit exodus resignation retirement
STRONG
abandonment abdication abjuration alienation disavowal disclaimer egress egression extraction recall recantation relinquishment repudiation rescission retreat revocation revulsion secession
WEAK
exiting marooning palinode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance
WEAK
remainder stay

Example Sentences

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You would not face the 10% early withdrawal penalty, even if the money would still be taxed as ordinary income.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Blue Owl Capital shares tumble on a significant increase in investor withdrawal requests from its funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The State Department, while confirming that U.S. and Rwandan officials discussed sanctions, didn’t answer questions about a potential Rwandan withdrawal from Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Raducanu's withdrawal from Linz comes a day after fellow Briton Jack Draper pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters as he continues his cautious comeback following an arm injury.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

On October 13, after two more months of legal wrangling, the Crown suddenly announced the withdrawal of the indictment altogether.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.