Synonyms of withdraw
19 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for withdraw is retire. Other synonyms of withdraw are unsay, abjure, backpedal, disavow and disown. The opposite of withdraw is deposit.
Synonyms and similar words for withdraw
verbTo take back (a comment, something written, etc.); to recant, to retract.
- unsayTo withdraw, retract (something said).
- abjureTo renounce (something) upon oath; to forswear; specifically, to recant or retract (a heresy or some other opinion); to...
- backpedal
- disavow
- disown
- eat one's words figurativelyTo regret or retract what one has said.
- recallTo withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).
- recantTo withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
- retractTo take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.
- revokeTo move (something) back or away.
- swallowTo retract; to recant.
- take backTo retract or withdraw (an earlier statement).
- walk backTo withdraw or backpedal on a statement or promise.
- unspeak rareTo retract what one has spoken, to unsay.
- withcall rareTo withdraw or retract, especially one's words; recant; unsay.
verbChiefly followed by from: to leave a place, someone's presence, etc., to go to another room or...
- retireTo withdraw; to take away.
verbChiefly followed by from: to stop taking part in some activity; also, to remove oneself from the...
nounSynonym of withdraught (“a dismissal of a lawsuit with prejudice based on a plaintiff's withdrawal...
- withdraughtA place to withdraw to: a private chamber or retreat.
Opposite of withdraw
verbTo extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit.
Meaning of withdraw
- verb To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
- verb To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military), to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.
- verb To draw or pull (a bolt, curtain, veil, or other object) aside.
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Questions about synonyms of withdraw
- What is another word for withdraw?
- Withdraw has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as retire, unsay, abjure, backpedal, disavow, disown, eat one's words and recall.
- What is the opposite of withdraw?
- The opposite of withdraw is deposit.
- What does withdraw mean?
- Withdraw means to draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
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