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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Dissociate
The word "dissociate" is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "to separate or disconnect something from something else" and "to separate one's own thoughts, feelings, or identity from something or someone."
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as "to separate from or cease to associate with something" and "to become disconnected or separated from something."
- Cambridge Dictionary defines it as "to stop being connected or associated with something" and "to separate something from something else in your mind."
Example Uses
- The patient's ability to dissociate from her emotions helped her cope with the traumatic experience.
- The company will dissociate itself from the controversial project to avoid damaging its reputation.
- The researcher tried to dissociate the effects of the new medication from the placebo effect.