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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Binance said last week it withdrew a license application filed in Greece that would have allowed the exchange to offer its services across the EU from July under the bloc’s new crypto regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Binance said it proactively withdrew its application for a number of reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

On the eve of England's first game of the tournament, Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento withdrew from the squad with a calf issue, with Trevoh Chalobah called up in his place.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz is missing Wimbledon with a wrist injury, while several ATP players withdrew from grass-court events at Queen's and Eastbourne to protect themselves.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

After a few weeks Regina withdrew him from the school.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady