Synonyms of the word

dissociation

• n. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
• n. (chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly…
• n. (psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order…

disassociation

• n. dissociation.

separation

• n. The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
• n. The place at which a division occurs.
• n. An interval, gap or space that separates things.
• n. (law) An agreement terminating a relationship between husband and wife, but short of a divorce.
• n. (military) Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.