Withdrawal Definition

wĭth-drôəl, wĭth-
withdrawals
noun
withdrawals
The act of withdrawing.
Webster's New World
Discontinuation of the use of an addictive substance.
American Heritage
The act or process of giving up the use of a narcotic drug to which one has become addicted, typically accompanied by distressing physiological and mental effects (withdrawal symptoms)
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
The act or an instance of retracting or revoking.
Feared the withdrawal of his parents' permission.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Withdrawal

Noun

Singular:
withdrawal
Plural:
withdrawals

Origin of Withdrawal

  • From withdraw +"Ž -al.

    From Wiktionary

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