Understanding the meaning of withdrawal

withdrawal

/wɪð'drɔəl/

noun
a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
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coitus interruptus onanism pulling out withdrawal method

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birth control birth prevention family planning
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avoiding emotional involvement
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detachment

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indifference
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a retraction of a previously held position
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backdown climb-down

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retraction recantation abjuration
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the termination of drug taking
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drug withdrawal

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conclusion ending termination
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formal separation from an alliance or federation
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secession

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separation
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the act of ceasing to participate in an activity
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separation
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the act of taking out money or other capital
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remotion removal
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the act of withdrawing
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"the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam"

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going leaving departure going away
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the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc.
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"the nurse was expert at the withdrawal of blood"

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removal remotion

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