withdrawal

n 1: a retraction of a previously held position [syn: {backdown},

{climb-down}]

2: the act of taking out money or other capital

3: the act of withdrawing

4: avoiding emotional involvement [syn: {detachment}]

5: formal withdrawal or separation from an alliance or

federation [syn: {secession}]

6: the termination of drug taking [syn: {drug withdrawal}]