Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of removing oneself or something from an environment, situation, or position.
Withdrawal
/wɪðˈdrɔːəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The athlete's sudden withdrawal shocked everyone.
She felt a sense of withdrawal after leaving the job.
Due to withdrawal, he was irritable all day.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English withdragan, composed of with meaning away and dragan meaning to draw or drag, the term evolved through Middle English to indicate pulling away or retreat.
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