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withdrawal

withdrawal

12 6.0
Becoming quiet and less involved with other people
  • noun
  • /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
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  • Though I tried, I could not pinpoint a single cause for her changed behavior, her withdrawal, and melancholy.
  • social withdrawal
  • withdrawal from social situations
  • withdrawal and depression

Man must withdraw into himself, but evil is itself the withdrawal into self.

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Examples

  • Dissatisfaction with the job, unwillingness to help others, or withdrawal are all common disorders at this stage.

    Academic text (1990)
  • I think the the withdrawal, the timing of the withdrawal speaks to the the kind of uptick that we're seeing in in neo isolationism across the world.

  • So what we're seeing is the progressive withdrawal of boys from effort in the real world that will pay off in the long run.

  • The quiet, hard work that teachers see and reinforce may, in fact, indicate withdrawal from situations with peers.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Other trainees specialized in intervention techniques with students showing signs of withdrawal, social isolation, anxiety, and depression.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Behaviors on the internalizing dimension are characterized by social withdrawal (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.).

    Academic text (1993)
  • His emotional withdrawal left her feeling isolated and confused about their relationship.

  • The therapist explained that his withdrawal from social activities is a sign of emotional distress.

  • During the meeting, her withdrawal from the discussion made everyone concerned about her well-being.

Synonyms

isolation
vswithdrawal
172 3.7

A state of being alone and cut off from other people physically or emotionally

focuses on avoiding emotional involvement rather than physical separation
alienation
vswithdrawal
30 7.4

Feeling of being alone and separate from other people

is the personal act of avoiding emotional involvement rather than broad social separation
detachment
vswithdrawal
21 6.1

A lack of emotional involvement with people or situations

is the act of avoiding involvement rather than the resulting state
disconnection
vswithdrawal
9 4.2

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

focuses on avoiding emotional involvement rather than physical separation
estrangement
vswithdrawal
8 7.8

A feeling of no longer being close to someone

is the action of avoiding emotional involvement rather than the gradual loss
distancing
vswithdrawal
1 4.8

Making less emotional or social contact with someone

is the general act of avoiding emotional involvement rather than a specific method
disengagement
vswithdrawal
1 6.5

The act of stopping a connection or ending involvement with something

is focused on avoiding emotional involvement with people rather than general attachments
withdrawnness
vswithdrawal
8.4

A habit of staying quiet and keeping away from other people

is the active process of avoiding emotional involvement rather than the passive state
retreatism
vswithdrawal
9.4

Withdrawing from people and responsibilities to avoid stress

is about avoiding emotional involvement specifically rather than avoiding duties
disinvolvement
vswithdrawal
9.8

Not taking part in something like a group or activity

is specifically about avoiding emotional contact rather than mere nonparticipation
uninvolvement
vswithdrawal
6.6

Not taking part or caring about something

is the active process of avoiding emotional involvement rather than the passive state
non-engagement
vswithdrawal
7.4

Not taking part in group activities or events

is about avoiding emotional involvement with people rather than not joining activities

Antonyms

676 3.4

To take part in an activity

572 1.8

Build a friendly relationship with someone by talking or listening

Compounds

withdrawal symptom
  • Specialized
7 4.8

A physical and mental problem that happens after stopping use of an addictive drug

1 4.8

Physical and mental symptoms that happen after stopping a medicine

Removing money from a bank account at an ATM or bank

3.9

The official removal of a medicine from sale by authorities or makers because it is unsafe

A way to avoid pregnancy by pulling the penis out before ejaculation

How Detached

isolation
172 3.7
aloofness
4 7.2
withdrawal
12 6.0

Surface Forms

withdrawal singular
withdrawals plural

Morphology

withdrawal = withdraw (transparent) = withdraw + al

The noun names the process/state of withdrawing (emotionally), a predictable nominalization from the verb.

Etymology

Withdrawal comes from withdraw with with- 'back' and draw 'pull', giving the image of 'pulling back'. That's why emotional withdrawal means a person is pulling away from friends or family.