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    dissociate
    /dɪˈsəʊʃɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. (especially in abstract contexts) disconnect or separate: "the word ‘spiritual’ has become for many dissociated from religion"
    • 2. (with reference to a molecule) split into separate smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, especially reversibly: "these compounds are dissociated by solar radiation to yield atoms of chlorine"

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  2. www.verywellmind.com › dissociation-2797292Dissociation: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell...

    Aug 24, 2022 · Dissociation is a disconnection between a person's sensory experience, thoughts, sense of self, or personal history. If you have trouble remembering a certain period of time in your life, for example, you may be experiencing a type of dissociation called dissociative amnesia.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dissociation_(psychology)Dissociation (psychology) - Wikipedia

    Dissociation is a concept that has been developed over time and which concerns a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dissociateDissociate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    to separate from association or union with another; disunite; specifically : to subject to chemical dissociation; to undergo dissociation… See the full definition

  5. www.verywellhealth.com › dissociation-definition-5188911Why Dissociation Happens and What It Looks Like - Verywell Health

    Apr 10, 2024 · Dissociation is the experience of feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you. Learn what it feels like to dissociate, why it happens, and how to spot the signs of dissociation in someone else.

  6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsDissociation | Psychology Today

    Dissociation encompasses the feeling of daydreaming or being intensely focused, as well as the distressing experience of being disconnected from reality. In this state,...

  7. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › types-of-mental-health-problemsWhat is dissociation? - Mind

    Explains what dissociation and dissociative disorders are, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISSOCIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    verb [ T ] uk / dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt / us / dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt / (also disassociate) Add to word list. to consider as separate and not related: dissociate someone/something from someone/something I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Separating and dividing.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › dissociateDISSOCIATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to cause (certain mental processes or parts of the personality) to become separated from the main part of a person's consciousness as a result of trauma or mental illness: To avoid fear or pain, the victim may dissociate the memory of the place, circumstances, or feelings related to the incident.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISSOCIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    verb [ T ] us / dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt / uk / dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt / (also disassociate) Add to word list. to consider as separate and not related: dissociate someone/something from someone/something I can't dissociate the man from his political opinions - they're one and the same thing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Separating and dividing.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dissociateDissociate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To dissociate is to break apart from someone, such as an employee leaving a business or a spouse leaving a marriage.