Definitions

withdrew

[with-droo, with-] / wɪðˈdru, wɪθ- /

VERB

remove something or someone from situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart disengage drop out eliminate go leave pull back pull out quit retire retreat

STRONG

abjure blow book detach exit extract quail recede recoil secede shrink switch vacate

WEAK

absent oneself back out bail out bow out check out draw away draw back ease out exfiltrate fall back get away get lost get off give ground give way keep aloof keep apart make oneself scarce phase out run along seclude oneself take a hike take away take leave take off take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin come continue engage enter join keep persevere stay

STRONG

arrive combine come in face meet unite

WEAK

advance allow permit remain

VERB

retract; declare void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish ban bar rescind retire reverse revoke

STRONG

abjure abrogate annul disavow disclaim dissolve forswear invalidate nullify quash recall recant renege repress repudiate suppress unsay

WEAK

call off stamp out take back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enforce permit

STRONG

admit let go restore sanction support validate

WEAK

advance remain stay

Example Sentences

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The Green Party of England and Wales said it was searching for a new candidate after the one it selected, Chris Kennedy, withdrew for personal and family reasons.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

That changed after then-Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had been the front-running Democrat in the race, withdrew from the campaign and resigned from Congress after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In August of last year, Peabody withdrew from a $3.78 billion agreement after a fire and subsequent shut down at one of a mines central to the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The 29-year-old Dane entered the finals after a walkover win in the semi-finals when world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China withdrew.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Fahim started to reach out but withdrew his hand when one of the snakes hissed.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray