withdrawal
noun/wɪðˈdrɔəl/
Frequency rank: #3,990 most common English word
Meaning
the process of stopping the use of something addictive, or the symptoms that follow.
Example sentence
After years of heavy coffee drinking, she experienced headaches during her withdrawal.
Synonyms & related words
- detox
- abstinence
- weaning
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