with·draw·al
n 1 a : a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states) b : social or emotional detachment 2 a : the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug b : the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting substance <a heroin addict going through > 3 : COITUS INTERRUPTUS .
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