disaffiliate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈæfɪˌleɪt/
KK: /dɪsˈæfɪˌleɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To stop being connected or associated with a group or organization.
Example
After much consideration, she decided to disaffiliate from the club.
Tense Forms
Past: disaffiliated
Past Participle: disaffiliated
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark decided to disaffiliate from the club?
Really? I didn't know he was unhappy with it.
Yeah, he felt it wasn't aligning with his goals anymore.
That makes sense; sometimes you have to do what's best for you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
secede
detach
divorce
Antonyms
affiliate
join
unite
transitive verb
Definition
To separate or withdraw from a group or organization.
Example
He decided to disaffiliate from the club after the disagreements.
Tense Forms
Past: disaffiliated
Past Participle: disaffiliated
Conversation
I heard you decided to disaffiliate from that club.
Yeah, it just wasn't a good fit for me anymore.
That makes sense; sometimes you have to move on to better things.
Root Explanation
Disaffiliate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "affiliatus" (from Latin, meaning to adopt or connect). The word describes the act of separating or withdrawing from an association or connection.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from a group you were once 'connected' to ('affiliatus'). This helps you remember that disaffiliate means to withdraw from an affiliation.
Visually Confused Words
affiliate
disilicate
dishabilitate