Withdrawal ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Withdrawal ( noun )

  1. The action or process of withdrawing, especially from a place, organization, or commitment.
  2. The act of taking back or taking away something that has been granted, given, or conceded.
  3. The state of being withdrawn or separated from others; detachment.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french retrait, from latin retractus "drawn back", past participle of retrahere.

Examples:

  1. The withdrawal of troops from the region was a difficult decision.
  2. The withdrawal of the bill was a victory for the protesters.
  3. The bank charges a fee for withdrawal of money from an ATM.
  4. The withdrawal of support from the other countries made it difficult for the nation to continue the war.
  5. The athlete's withdrawal from the competition was due to injury.

(As a verb)

Withdrawal ( verb )

  1. The action or process of withdrawing, especially from a place, organization, or commitment.
  2. The act of taking back or taking away something that has been granted, given, or conceded.
  3. The state of being withdrawn or separated from others; detachment.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french retrait, from latin retractus "drawn back", past participle of retrahere.

Examples:

  1. The withdrawal of troops from the region was a difficult decision.
  2. The withdrawal of the bill was a victory for the protesters.
  3. The bank charges a fee for withdrawal of money from an ATM.
  4. The withdrawal of support from the other countries made it difficult for the nation to continue the war.
  5. The athlete's withdrawal from the competition was due to injury.
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