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dissociate

UK
/dɪˈsəʊʃieɪt/
US
/dɪˈsoʊʃieɪt/

Translations

dissociateverb
dissociated
Past Simple
dissociated
Past Participle
dissociating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈsəʊʃieɪt/
US
/dɪˈsoʊʃieɪt/
The therapist helped him dissociate his emotions from the traumatic event.
Терапевт помог ему разъединять эмоции от травматического события.
She tried to dissociate herself from the negative comments.
Она пыталась отделиться от негативных комментариев.
The chemist explained how certain compounds dissociate in water.
Химик объяснил, как некоторые соединения диссоциируют в воде.
Additional translations
разобщать
Synonyms
separate
detach
disengage
divorce
disconnect
alienate
split
Antonyms
associate
connect

Definitions

dissociateverb
To separate or disconnect from something.
She tried to dissociate herself from the controversial comments made by her colleague.
To undergo a process in which a compound breaks down into simpler constituents.
In chemistry, certain compounds dissociate into ions when dissolved in water.
To withdraw from association or union with a group or organization.
He decided to dissociate from the club after the leadership changed.
(psychology) To experience a mental process in which a person disconnects from thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, especially as a protective response to trauma.
Survivors of extreme stress may dissociate and feel as though the events are happening to someone else.
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