1. to disconnect or separate from an association or relationship
2. to regard or treat as separate and unconnected
3. to undergo dissociation, especially as a psychological defense mechanism
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The company tried to dissociate itself from the scandal.
• She decided to dissociate from her former business partners.
• It’s important to dissociate personal feelings from professional decisions.
• The trauma caused him to dissociate during stressful situations.
• The organization dissociated from the controversial political movement.
• He learned to dissociate work stress from his home life.