Synonyms of withdrawal

withdrawal

noun

wit͟h-ˈdrȯ(-ə)l 

as in retreat

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retreat
• retirement
• pullout
• pullback
• recession
• disengagement
• revulsion
• recoil
• rout
• shrinking
• flinch
• disentanglement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• advancement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of withdrawal

Investment withdrawals also represented a growing share of consumer spending, the report found. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

History also suggests that withdrawal from the region can lead to unintended consequences. — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

This can be beneficial because traditional IRA withdrawals are generally taxable, while qualified Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

The agreement’s broad promises — a new Palestinian administration, an international security force, Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal — have stalled amid deepening disagreements. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026