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withdraw vs divert

divert vs withdraw

withdraw and divert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withdraw No No Yes No
divert No No Yes No
As verbs, divert is a hyponym of withdraw; that is, divert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than withdraw:
  • withdraw: remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
  • divert: withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
Other hyponyms of withdraw include check out, cheque, dip, hive off, overdraw, tap, disinvest, divest.
withdraw (verb) divert (verb)
keep away from others turn aside; turn away from
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
take back what one has said occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
lose interest
pull back or move away or backward
remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
cause to be returned
break from a meeting or gathering
withdraw from active participation
retire gracefully
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