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with·draw·al Listen to audio/wɪðˈdrɑ:əl, wɪθˈdrɑ:əl/ noun
plural with·draw·als
1 [count] a : an act of moving something away or taking something away
The general authorized the withdrawal of troops from the fields. a withdrawal of support
b : an act of ending your involvement in something
He announced his withdrawal from the campaign. [=announced that he would no longer be involved in the campaign]
2 : the act of taking money out of a bank account [count] a withdrawal of $3,000 She made a withdrawal from her checking/savings account. [noncount] The bank charges you for the premature withdrawal of funds. [=for taking out money before you are supposed to]opposite deposit
3 [noncount] a : the act or process of stopping the use of an addictive drug
He underwent rehab to help him through his withdrawal from heroin.
b : the physical and mental problems that occur for a period of time after a person stops using an addictive drug
She experienced symptoms of nicotine withdrawal after she quit smoking.

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