dissociate

verb
UK: /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
US: /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

  1. To separate or break the connection between things.

    1. I want to dissociate myself from those comments.
    2. They tried to dissociate the crime from the socio-economic problems of the area.

  2. To consider as separate and distinct; to detach from association.

    1. She can dissociate herself from her family.
    2. It's hard to dissociate the actor from the character he plays on TV.

  3. To experience a feeling of being detached from one's body or surroundings.

    1. I began to dissociate during the stressful event.
    2. Under intense pressure, some people dissociate as a defense mechanism.

Synonyms

disengage detach alienate disconnect separate
dissociate adjective

  1. Having lost normal connections between thoughts, feelings, and memories; experiencing a sense of detachment.

    1. He felt dissociate after the accident.
    2. The patient reported feeling dissociate and unreal during the panic attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissociate" in English means: To separate or break the connection between things., To consider as separate and distinct; to detach from association., To experience a feeling of being detached from one's body or surroundings..

The phonetic transcription of "dissociate" is /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ in British English and /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissociate": disengage, detach, alienate, disconnect, separate.

Example usage of "dissociate": "I want to dissociate myself from those comments.". More examples on the page.