withdrawal - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for withdrawal ?

Here are the synonyms for withdrawal , a list of similar words for withdrawal from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the act of withdrawing

Synonyms

• withdrawal

More generic

• departure
• going
• going away
• leaving

More specific

• abandonment
• decampment
• defection
• desertion
• effacement
• evacuation
• pullback
• receding
• recession
• retirement
• retreat
• self-effacement

Noun

the termination of drug taking

Synonyms

• drug withdrawal
• withdrawal

More generic

• conclusion
• ending
• termination

More specific

• cold turkey

Noun

formal separation from an alliance or federation

Synonyms

• secession
• withdrawal

More generic

• separation

More specific

• breakaway
• breaking away

Noun

a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

Synonyms

• coitus interruptus
• onanism
• pulling out
• withdrawal
• withdrawal method

More generic

• birth control
• birth prevention
• family planning

Noun

the act of ceasing to participate in an activity

Synonyms

• withdrawal

More generic

• separation

Noun

the act of taking out money or other capital

Synonyms

• withdrawal

More generic

• remotion
• removal

More specific

• bank withdrawal
• disinvestment

Noun

the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc.

Synonyms

• withdrawal

More generic

• remotion
• removal

Noun

a retraction of a previously held position

Synonyms

• backdown
• climb-down
• withdrawal

More generic

• abjuration
• recantation
• retraction

Noun

avoiding emotional involvement

Synonyms

• detachment
• withdrawal

More generic

• indifference

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More