disassociate
/di'souʃieit/ Cách viết khác : (disassociate) /,disə'souʃieit/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To separate or detach oneself from a connection, association, or relationship: The core meaning of "disassociate" is to actively break a link or to distance oneself from a person, group, idea, or situation.
- To cause to become separate or distinct: It can also mean to sever the connection between two or more things.
Usage
- The verb "disassociate" is typically used with the preposition "from".
- It is often used in formal, academic, or professional contexts to describe a deliberate act of separation.
- It can be used reflexively (e.g., "to disassociate oneself") to emphasize a personal, conscious decision to distance oneself.
Examples
- Verb:
- The company moved quickly to disassociate its brand from the controversial supplier.
- After the scandal, several members disassociated themselves from the political party.
- It is difficult to disassociate the artist's work from his personal life.
Advanced Usage
- Psychology/Psychiatry: In clinical contexts, "disassociate" can refer to a psychological defense mechanism where a person mentally detaches from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.
- Trauma can cause a person to disassociate from reality as a coping mechanism.
Variants and Related Words
- Dissociate: This is a more common variant and is often used interchangeably with "disassociate." There is no significant difference in meaning.
- She chose to dissociate herself from the project's final report.
- Disassociation (noun): The act or state of being disassociated.
- His disassociation from the group was a gradual process.
- Dissociation (noun): More commonly used than "disassociation," especially in psychological contexts.
- The patient experienced episodes of dissociation.
Synonyms
- Separate: To cause to move or be apart.
- Detach: To disengage and separate.
- Sever: To put an end to a connection.
- Distance oneself: To become less involved or connected.
Antonyms
- Associate: To connect or join together.
- Unite: To come or bring together for a common purpose.
- Affiliate: To officially attach or connect to an organization.
Related Phrases
- To disassociate/dissociate oneself from: This is the most common phrase, emphasizing a personal act of separation.
- The witness sought to disassociate himself from the earlier testimony.
Verb
- part; cease or break association with
- She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president