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Definitions

withdrawn

[with-drawn, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔn, wɪθ- /
ADJECTIVE
unsociable
Synonyms
STRONG
cool detached introverted quiet reserved restrained retired retiring retreated shrinking shy
WEAK
aloof aseptic casual disinterested distant incurious indifferent nongregarious offish recluse reclusive remote silent solitary standoffish taciturn timorous uncommunicative uncompanionable unconcerned uncurious undemonstrative unforthcoming uninterested
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated bold confident extroverted friendly outgoing unreserved
WEAK
known seen sociable visible
ADJECTIVE
hidden, remote
Synonyms
STRONG
cloistered departed isolated removed retreated secluded
WEAK
out-of-the-way private recluse solitary taken out
Antonyms
STRONG
mingling open public
WEAK
extroverted friendly known outgoing seen sociable visible

Example Sentences

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However, the speeding charge was later withdrawn by police.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In the case of the northern spotted owl, exemptions were initially granted for timber sales in Oregon but later withdrawn due to legal challenges and procedural violations.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

It had returned to service last week after a repair to its exhaust system but was withdrawn again on Monday, affecting the busy Troon to Brodick route.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Striker Ryan Naderi grabbed his first Premiership goal too, before being withdrawn with an injury at half-time for Youssef Chermiti.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The food, raw meat on a long, flat piece of wood, would be shoved through a slot down near the ground, the meat—never quite enough to fill their stomachs—scraped off, and the wood withdrawn.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks