Dissociate

Quick meaning: Dissociate is a verb meaning (transitive) To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.

Meaning

(transitive) To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To part; to stop associating.
2. (chemistry, transitive) To separate compounds into simpler component parts, usually by applying heat or through electrolysis.
3. (chemistry, intransitive) To undergo dissociation.
4. (psychology, intransitive) To undergo dissociation.

Example Sentences

We dissociated the lead iodide into its elements by heating

After the big fight, the gang totally dissociated from each other.

Gerald checked himself into the hospital because he was dissociating.

A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority.

Word Forms

• dissociates
• dissociating
• dissociated

Synonyms for dissociate

Depending on context, synonyms include disunite, disjoint, divorce.

Antonyms for dissociate

Common opposites include associate, link, connect, relate, tie in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disunite, disjoint, divorce, disassociate, disconnect, displace.

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