Meaning & use
dissociate
To separate or disconnect oneself, mentally or physically, from a person, group, or idea.
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He tried to dissociate himself from the scandal by resigning immediately.
Some people dissociate from painful memories as a way of coping with trauma.
A note on using this word
In psychology, dissociate describes a mental detachment from reality or emotion, often as a stress response.
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