WITHDRAWN Synonyms: 197 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

wit͟h-ˈdrȯn

Definition of withdrawn

as in shy

not comfortable around people a therapist who is especially good with withdrawn, emotionally troubled children

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verb

past participle of withdraw

as in retreated

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle

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as in renounced

to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms

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as in removed

to take away from a place or position withdrew her hand from the table

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Recent Examples of withdrawn

Adjective

Blatter also suggested that Infantino, like a lot of dictators, has started acting withdrawn. — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 His is a more enlightened era, but Hannes, lonely and withdrawn, doesn’t share his classmates’ interest in campus sit-ins and free love. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026

Verb

The man fell into a coma and succumbed to the disease on October 9, 2026, after life support was withdrawn. — Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026 That occurs after life-sustaining care has been withdrawn and now accounts for about half of organ donations. — Rob Stein, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for withdrawn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawn

Adjective

When asked about other macroeconomic challenges, respondents weren’t shy in their response.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Lurie has never been shy to fire coaches, no matter how successful with the franchise, once the team hits the skids.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of shy

Verb

Its epic-length bookends transposed the funereal aims of Bell Witch’s modern doom masterpiece Mirror Reaper to Floydian realms, while its gentler, more meditative midsection never completely renounced the artists’ metal roots.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Far more Democrats renounced their party affiliation or switched to Republican than the other way around over the past two years.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of renounced

Verb

The two have shared videos about their relationship on social media that have amassed millions of views, although some of that footage appears to have since been removed.

— Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
The ship’s dozen elevators were also removed, in part because they were covered in grease, but also to aid in sinking the ship efficiently, by opening up a path for the air to escape.

— Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

Misty seems vaguely inspired by the enduring mystique of Bobbie Gentry, the prodigious Nashville singer-songwriter who, after a few years at the top, retired from music and checked out of the public eye entirely.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Owen abruptly retired in 2024, not long after he was honored as state law enforcement officer of the year.

— Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of retired

Adjective

Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.

— Daily News Staff, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.

— Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023