v.L, okuvaayo, okweyungula; v.tr., okuggyawo, okujjulula; w. from ashes, okuvumbula; w. a guarantee, okuzaalukuka.

a- from ekibegabega, shoulder, kuggyawo kabega, to avoid becoming involved, withdraw one's support to avoid complications, lit. take away the shoulder.

e- with the -a of rel. quiet; taciturn; withdrawn, introverted; discreet; restrained, temperate, abantu abatalina mitima gya mmizi, people who show no restraint. ebibuuzo ebitaliimu mmizi, meaningless/ pointless question, cf. mira.

spurn, withdraw from in loathing. cf. -kangufu, obukanga.

-esendasenda (-esenzesenze) v.i. redup. refl. keep moving back; withdraw; walk backwards.

-esendulula (-esenduludde) v.i. conv. 1 & 2 refl. withdraw, retire; stand aside, move aside.

-efumbirira (-efumbiridde) v.i. appl. 2 refl. withdraw oneself from normal duties and obligations (particularly hard work) for a period of time; take it easy (of women).