withdrawal

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of taking money out of a bank account.

   I made a small withdrawal to cover the rent.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of moving back or leaving a place or situation.

   The withdrawal of foreign troops took several months.

3. 3
   noun

   The unpleasant physical reaction the body has when someone stops taking an addictive drug.

   He suffered severe withdrawal after giving up smoking.

4. 4
   noun

   The act of formally leaving an alliance, group, or agreement.

   The country's withdrawal from the treaty surprised its allies.

From withdraw + -al.

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