Definition

To separate or break away from a connection or association with something or someone.

Example

After the argument, she decided to dissociate from the group for a while.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like sometimes I just need to dissociate from everything for a bit.

I get that; taking a break can really help clear your mind.

Exactly! It’s like a mental reset when you dissociate from stress.

Totally, everyone needs that kind of escape now and then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To separate or remove something from a connection or association with something else.

Example

In psychology, it is common for individuals to dissociate from traumatic memories.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I learned that we can dissociate different elements in chemistry.

That's interesting! How does that work?

Well, it means to separate them from each other, like breaking down compounds.

Root Explanation

Dissociate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "sociari" (meaning to associate or join). The word describes the act of separating or breaking away from a connection or association.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from a group or connection ('sociari') — that's why dissociate means to separate from an association.

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