withdrawal

B2
Pronunciation
/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

2 Definition

A method of birth control which consists of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.

3 Definition

A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance, usually a toxin such as heroin, to which a patient is dependent is withheld. Sometimes used with the substance as modifier.

Example Sentences
  • caffeine withdrawal
4 Definition

An act of withdrawing.

5 Definition

The sum of money taken from a bank account.