Dissociate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)di-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt/ dis·so·ci·ate

Meaning & Definition of Dissociate

Dissociate (verb)

  1. to separate from association or union with another
  2. disunite; specifically, to subject to chemical dissociation
  3. to undergo dissociation

Dissociate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "attempts to dissociate herself from her troubled past"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dissociate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dissociate:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dissociate

Words with the opposite meaning of Dissociate:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Dissociate

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Dissociate

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Dissociate

Inflections: dissociated, dissociating

Origin & Etymology of Dissociate

Latin dissociatus, past participle of dissociare, from dis- + sociare to join, from socius companion social

First known use: 1548t

Frequently Asked Questions about Dissociate

What does "Dissociate" mean?

"Dissociate" means to separate from association or union with another. As a verb, it is defined as: to separate from association or union with another.

What is another word for "Dissociate"?

Other words for "Dissociate" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever and disunite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dissociate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dissociate"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dissociate". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Dissociate"?

Antonyms of "Dissociate" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Dissociate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dissociate" in a sentence: "attempts to dissociate herself from her troubled past".

Is "Dissociate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dissociate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Dissociate"?

"Dissociate" is pronounced /(ˌ)di-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt/ and divided into syllables as dis·so·ci·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Dissociate"?

"Dissociate" comes from Latin dissociatus, past participle of dissociare, from dis- + sociare to join, from socius companion social. First known use: 1548t.