withdrawal

A method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation.

Avoiding emotional involvement.

A retraction of a previously held position.

The termination of drug taking.

Formal separation from an alliance or federation.

The act of ceasing to participate in an activity.

The act of taking out money or other capital.

The act of withdrawing.

“the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam”

The act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc.

“the nurse was expert at the withdrawal of blood”