Sudden withdrawals can also be referred to as abrupt desistance, unexpected retreat, hasty exit, or sudden departure. These synonyms suggest a sense of abruptness and suddenness in the act of withdrawing from something or someone. Other similar terms include unanticipated cessation, rapid abandonment, impetuous disengagement, and unforeseen discontinuation. In some cases, these synonyms can be used interchangeably with sudden withdrawals, while in others, they may carry slightly different connotations or emphasize different aspects of the withdrawal process. Regardless of the terminology used, sudden withdrawals often provoke feelings of surprise, confusion, anger, or disappointment in those affected by them.