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WITHDRAWAL Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word withdrawal. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word withdrawal. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WITHDRAWAL

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backdown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a retraction of a previously held position

climb-down
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a retraction of a previously held position

detachment
nounn
noun

• avoiding emotional involvement

• the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

• the state of being isolated or detached

• a small unit of troops of special composition

• coming apart

onanism
nounn
noun

• manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure

• a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

secession
nounn
noun

• the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War

• an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s

• formal separation from an alliance or federation

coitus interruptus
nounn
noun

• a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

drug withdrawal
nounn
noun

• the termination of drug taking

pulling out
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

withdrawal method
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation

Best Hypernyms For WITHDRAWAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for withdrawal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
remotion removal separation abjuration conclusion departure ending going indifference leaving recantation retraction termination
Phrases (4)
birth controlbirth preventionfamily planninggoing away

Alternatives for BACKDOWN

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