withdrew

[with-droo, with-] / wɪðˈdru, wɪθ- /

VERB

remove something or someone from situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart disengage drop out eliminate go leave pull back pull out quit retire retreat

STRONG

abjure blow book detach exit extract quail recede recoil secede shrink switch vacate

WEAK

absent oneself back out bail out bow out check out draw away draw back ease out exfiltrate fall back get away get lost get off give ground give way keep aloof keep apart make oneself scarce phase out run along seclude oneself take a hike take away take leave take off take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin come continue engage enter join keep persevere stay

STRONG

arrive combine come in face meet unite

WEAK

advance allow permit remain

VERB

retract; declare void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish ban bar rescind retire reverse revoke

STRONG

abjure abrogate annul disavow disclaim dissolve forswear invalidate nullify quash recall recant renege repress repudiate suppress unsay

WEAK

call off stamp out take back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enforce permit

STRONG

admit let go restore sanction support validate

WEAK

advance remain stay

Example Sentences

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The 29-year-old Dane entered the finals after a walkover win in the semi-finals when world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China withdrew.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Entire military communities such as Schweinfurt, Fulda and Giessen withdrew, and the land they had occupied was handed back to Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Pati police chief Jaka told the BBC that authorities investigated the 2024 case and interviewed witnesses, but ran into "obstacles along the way" - including four victims who withdrew their statements.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

On Monday, the company withdrew its guidance for phosphate production amid record sulfur prices.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I think he laid a restraining hand on her, for I heard her say, “Let me pass,” and there was a slight rustling sound as she withdrew from his grasp.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya