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withdraw

[with-draw, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ, 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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And we think that this historic preservation organization ought to withdraw its lawsuit.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He has made a similar threat towards Spain, while the Pentagon has announced it will withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The banks have opposed the Illinois law, warning that some small card issuers could withdraw from the state entirely if it goes into effect as planned on July 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon announced they would return and Rueben Chinyelu is expected to withdraw from the NBA draft and also return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

If Eteocles was the victor, the Argive Army would withdraw; if Eteocles was conquered, Polyneices should be king.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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