
Withdraw
Physical Action
Used when referring to moving something from its place, like money from an account.

She withdrew her hand from the hot stove quickly.
Reversing Decisions
Implies taking back a decision or offer presented to others.

The company withdrew its initial job offer.
Prefer Avoidance
Suggests avoidance of an event or situation, not always physically leaving.

He withdrew from the conversation as it grew heated.
Compare with
AbandonDepartDisengageExtractRecedeRemoveResignRetract
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